Pothugunta Sai Krishna
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
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About
Dr. Pothugunta Sai Krishna is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive and robotic hepatobiliary and esophageal surgery. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical oncology outcomes, particularly through function-preserving techniques that reduce postoperative morbidity. Dr. Krishna’s most notable contribution is his work on robotic esophagectomy with function-preserving radical mediastinal lymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer, a landmark study (2024, 4 citations) that addresses the critical trade-off between oncologic radicality and pulmonary complications. He has also advanced the field of biliary surgery, providing key evidence on minimally invasive approaches for post-cholecystectomy biliary strictures (2023, 3 citations), a devastating iatrogenic complication. Beyond these, Dr. Krishna has refined robotic-assisted splenectomy through a modified lateral approach (2023, 2 citations) and documented rare anatomical variations, such as a replaced segment 6 artery from the gastroduodenal artery (2023, 2 citations), which are vital for safe pancreaticoduodenectomy. His work is characterized by a commitment to technical innovation and patient safety, earning him recognition as a leading voice in robotic surgical oncology. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Krishna’s research continues to guide surgeons toward safer, more effective cancer care.
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