All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Papers

148

Total Citations

3,481

H-Index

33

Researchers

258

About

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) stands as one of India's most prestigious and influential medical research institutions, distinguished by its pioneering integration of advanced surgical robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and clinical innovation. With a research portfolio that spans minimally invasive urology, neurosurgery, stroke rehabilitation, and laparoscopic techniques, AIIMS has established itself as a global reference point for evidence-based surgical practice and emerging medical technologies. AIIMS researchers have made transformative contributions to robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in urology. Their early and prolific work on robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, radical cystectomy, ureteral reconstruction, and vesicovaginal fistula repair helped define best practices that are now replicated worldwide. These studies collectively represent hundreds of citations, underscoring their lasting influence on urological surgery standards internationally. Notably, AIIMS contributions to the management of recurrent vesicovaginal fistulas and ureteropelvic junction obstructions have provided critical guidance for complex, previously difficult-to-treat cases. Beyond surgical robotics, AIIMS has demonstrated remarkable breadth through groundbreaking neurorehabilitation research. Their randomized controlled trial on a novel in-house-developed robotic hand exoskeleton for post-stroke recovery provided compelling neuroplasticity evidence, earning over 120 citations and attracting significant attention from the rehabilitation engineering community. Meanwhile, collaborations on international hernia surgery guidelines and contributions to robotic cranial neurosurgery further illustrate the institution's interdisciplinary reach. For prospective students and collaborators, AIIMS offers an intellectually stimulating environment where clinical excellence converges with cutting-edge technological development. Its culture of rigorous prospective research, combined with high-volume patient care, provides unparalleled opportunities to generate impactful, translatable science at the frontier of surgical robotics and AI-driven medicine.

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Key Achievements

33
H-Index
148
Papers
3,481
Total Citations
258
Faculty & Researchers
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Update of Guidelines for laparoscopic treatment of ventral and incisional abdominal wall hernias (International Endohernia Society (IEHS))—Part A
366 citations · 2019
📊 Avg Citations/Paper: 24
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (17)
🔬 Research Focus: Medicine, Surgery, Internal medicine, General surgery, Urinary system, Computer science

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