Preetham Dev
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3
Total Citations
35
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About
Dr. Preetham Dev is a uro-oncologist and robotic surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for genitourinary cancers, particularly penile carcinoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). His most impactful contribution is a comparative study of video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) versus open inguinal lymph node dissection (O-ILND) for managing inguinal lymph nodes in penile cancer—a procedure critical for staging and survival. This work, cited 29 times, demonstrates VEIL’s potential to reduce morbidity while preserving oncologic outcomes, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Dev co-authored a study on the safety of uro-oncology and robot-assisted surgery at his institute in Mumbai—then a global hotspot—showing that cancer care could continue without compromising patient or staff safety (4 citations). He also introduced a robotic adaptation of Freyer’s prostatectomy for large BPH glands, expanding the role of robotics beyond cancer surgery. By blending rigorous outcomes research with real-world crisis management, Dr. Dev’s work underscores the evolution of urologic surgery toward safer, more effective, and accessible treatments.
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- 3Robotic Freyer's prostatectomy2 citations · 2021