Abhijit Shaligram
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About
Abhijit Shaligram is a surgeon-scientist whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery and robotic technology, with a particular focus on esophageal disorders. His most impactful contribution is a landmark retrospective study comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic Heller myotomy for achalasia, which has garnered over 110 citations and remains a key reference for surgeons evaluating robotic approaches. This work demonstrated that robotic myotomy can achieve outcomes comparable to laparoscopic techniques, helping to validate the role of robotics in complex foregut surgery. Shaligram has also contributed to surgical education, authoring a survey of minimally invasive surgery fellows that assessed training exposure to robotic platforms—a timely investigation as robotics became more prevalent in general surgery. His research addresses the critical question of how technology changes patient outcomes and how surgeons should be trained to use it. Through these studies, Shaligram has helped shape the evidence base for robotic foregut surgery and the educational frameworks needed to support its adoption.
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