A. Pednekar
Papers
6
Total Citations
56
H-Index
4
About
A. Pednekar is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic techniques for complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures. His most impactful contribution is a landmark comparative study (29 citations) demonstrating that video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy (VEIL) offers perioperative and survival outcomes comparable to open inguinal lymph node dissection for penile carcinoma, establishing a less invasive standard for managing inguinal metastases. Pednekar also addresses the overlooked issue of surgeon well-being, with a key study (11 citations) quantifying ergonomic risks during vesicoscopic versus robotic ureteric reimplantation, highlighting how robotic platforms can reduce musculoskeletal strain. His early experience with robot-assisted VEIL (R-VEIL) helped pioneer this advanced approach, and he has further innovated in treating rare conditions, such as robotically excising a pre-coccygeal ganglioneuroma, and in refining techniques for high-risk prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (robotic Freyer’s prostatectomy). With a portfolio spanning oncologic outcomes, surgical ergonomics, and novel robotic applications, Pednekar’s work is shaping safer, more effective surgical care for both patients and surgeons.
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- 3Robotic excision of a pre-coccygeal nerve root tumor8 citations · 2014
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- 6Robotic Freyer's prostatectomy2 citations · 2021