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About
Dr. Ashwin Desouza is a leading colorectal surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive surgical oncology. His research centers on robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex rectal cancers, particularly focusing on total mesorectal excision (TME) and pelvic exenteration—procedures once reserved for open surgery. A pioneer in robotic colorectal surgery, his landmark 2010 series of 131 cases (113 citations) demonstrated the feasibility and safety of the robotic platform, helping to establish it as a standard approach. Dr. Desouza has been instrumental in proving that minimally invasive pelvic exenteration for T4 rectal cancers is not only possible but yields comparable oncological outcomes to open surgery, as shown in his 2021 comparative analysis (40 citations). His work also addresses critical perioperative challenges, including the increased risk of postoperative neuropathy in obese patients (35 citations) and the role of the Prognostic Nutritional Index in predicting survival (21 citations). With over 300 total citations, his research has shaped modern surgical practice, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable through the robot and improving outcomes for patients with the most advanced colorectal diseases.
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- 1Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery: A Series of 131 Cases113 citations · 2010
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