Niranjan Sathianathen
GTx (United States), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
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12
Total Citations
346
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About
Dr. Niranjan Sathianathen is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. His major contributions include landmark meta-analyses comparing robotic vs. open radical cystectomy (136 citations) and radical prostatectomy, demonstrating that robotic approaches can reduce complications and hospital stays without compromising oncologic outcomes. He has also pioneered health economic analyses showing the viability of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in public health systems (83 citations), and developed the RPN nephrometry scoring system—an internationally-adopted classification for robotic partial nephrectomy. His research on pelvic floor physiotherapy for continence recovery (40 citations) and same-day discharge protocols for prostatectomy patients has directly improved postoperative quality of life. With over 340 total citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Sathianathen’s evidence-based approach has shaped surgical guidelines worldwide. His systematic reviews and prospective studies continue to define best practices in minimally invasive urologic oncology, making him a key voice in the global conversation on robotic surgery’s role in cancer care.
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- 6Comparison of Robotic vs Open Cystectomy: A Systematic Review12 citations · 2023
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