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About
Sanket Bankar is a surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive and robotic approaches to complex colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on rectal cancer management. His work centers on advancing technically demanding procedures, including total mesorectal excision (TME), intersphincteric resection, and pelvic exenteration, with an emphasis on organ-preserving techniques for locally advanced disease. Among his notable contributions is a landmark learning curve analysis of over 1,000 minimally invasive TME procedures, examining surgical proficiency beyond the competency phase using risk-adjusted cumulative sum methodology — a rigorous statistical approach rarely applied at such scale (10 citations). His research on bladder-sparing robotic pelvic exenteration and en-bloc seminal vesicle excision highlights his commitment to maximizing oncological clearance while preserving quality of life in patients with T4 rectal cancers. His video vignettes on robotic intersphincteric resection have further contributed to surgical education and technique dissemination within the colorectal community. With a growing citation profile across high-impact colorectal journals, Bankar's research offers valuable guidance to surgeons navigating the steep technical demands of advanced rectal cancer surgery, making his work an important resource for trainees and experienced colorectal specialists alike.
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