Jayram Krishnan
Papers
17
Total Citations
615
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About
Jayram Krishnan is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery. Based primarily at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Krishnan has built a distinguished body of scholarship centered on optimizing robotic surgical techniques for kidney and adrenal procedures, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes while reducing procedural complexity. His most influential contributions include pioneering simplified robotic approaches to nephroureterectomy and adrenalectomy, developing intracorporeal techniques for ileal ureter reconstruction, and conducting rigorous analyses of renal function preservation following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. His research using MAG3 renal scans and volumetric assessments provided objective, data-driven insights into how surgical variables such as warm ischemia time affect long-term kidney function — work that has collectively garnered over 300 citations. He also investigated practical clinical concerns including urine leak prevention, hospital readmission rates, and the surgical management of cystic renal masses. Beyond technical innovation, Krishnan demonstrated broad academic leadership through his widely cited documentation of urology residency training during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing meaningfully to medical education literature. His career reflects a sustained commitment to evidence-based refinement of robotic urology for the benefit of both patients and trainees.
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- 3Robotic Ileal Ureter: A Completely Intracorporeal Technique70 citations · 2014
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