Bhargavi Ramanujam
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Bhargavi Ramanujam is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques for drug-resistant epilepsy, particularly in pediatric populations. Her major contributions lie in redefining hemispherotomy—a radical procedure for severe hemispheric epilepsy—by developing endoscope-assisted and robotic approaches that dramatically reduce invasiveness. Her landmark 2018 study (43 citations) demonstrated that endoscope-assisted hemispherotomy, guided by robotics, achieves comparable seizure control to traditional open surgery while minimizing complications and blood loss. Building on this, Ramanujam introduced the world’s first “bloodless” robotic thermocoagulative hemispherotomy (ROTCH) in 2021 (20 citations), a concept that uses precisely planned robotic trajectories to disconnect epileptic tissue without open incisions. This innovation represents a paradigm shift, offering a safer alternative for fragile patients. Her work has garnered significant attention for its potential to expand surgical candidacy and improve outcomes. Ramanujam’s research not only advances technical frontiers but also prioritizes patient safety, making her a leading voice in the evolution of epilepsy surgery.
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