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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Key Achievements

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H-Index
14
Papers
431
Total Citations
31
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Incisional and port-site hernias following robotic colorectal surgery
53 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 29
🏛 Institutions: Washington University Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, George Washington University, Main Line Health, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Development Fund

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