Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Samir Agarwal is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research sits at the cutting edge of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. His work spans robotic colorectal techniques, single-port surgical systems, and transanal approaches, with a particular focus on expanding the frontiers of what is technically achievable in the operating room. Agarwal has made landmark contributions to the clinical adoption of the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) robotic system, documenting early-stage trial outcomes for both abdominal and transanal colorectal procedures. His first clinical experiences with SP robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (SP rTAMIS) and transanal total mesorectal excision (SP rTaTME) have provided the field with foundational safety and efficacy data, earning dozens of citations and establishing him as a leading voice in next-generation transanal surgery. His investigations into robotic surgery outcomes in obese patients and large-scale ACS-NSQIP database analyses have also shaped evidence-based decision-making for high-risk populations. With a citation profile exceeding 375 cumulative citations across his top ten publications, Agarwal's research has meaningfully influenced how surgeons worldwide approach complex colorectal disease, making him an essential reference point for anyone exploring the evolving landscape of robotic surgical innovation.
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Top Papers
- 1Incisional and port-site hernias following robotic colorectal surgery53 citations · 2015
- 2Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery in obese patients: a case-matched series51 citations · 2016
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