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About
Dr. Akshay Pratap is a leading innovator in minimally invasive and robotic hernia surgery, with a particular focus on complex abdominal wall and diaphragmatic defects. His most impactful work includes a landmark 2017 national database review (46 citations) which critically demonstrated that robotic ventral hernia repair is not superior to the laparoscopic approach, a finding that has shaped clinical practice and sparked important debate. Dr. Pratap has pioneered novel techniques for rare conditions, most notably developing a robotic preperitoneal approach for Morgagni hernia repair—a congenital diaphragmatic defect—and systematically comparing it to traditional onlay methods. His research extends to the challenging management of giant paraesophageal hernias, where he has evaluated the efficacy of a hybrid approach combining hiatal hernia repair with transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF). Additionally, Dr. Pratap has contributed to the multidisciplinary treatment of median arcuate ligament syndrome, reporting outcomes from a large robotic release series. Through these contributions, he has advanced the evidence base for robotic surgery, offering safer, more effective solutions for patients with complex hernias.
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