Amit Sachdev

Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Papers

2

Total Citations

94

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2

About

Dr. Amit Sachdev is a pioneering gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for colorectal cancer management. His most impactful work centers on robotic-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a complex procedure for removing early-stage gastrointestinal lesions. In a landmark randomized pilot study (92 citations), Dr. Sachdev demonstrated that robot-assisted ESD significantly improves outcomes for endoscopists without prior ESD experience compared to conventional ESD, achieving higher en bloc resection rates and reduced procedure times. This work has profound implications for expanding access to curative endoscopic therapy, particularly in settings where specialized ESD training is limited. His contributions bridge the gap between surgical robotics and therapeutic endoscopy, potentially transforming how colorectal lesions are treated worldwide. Beyond this seminal study, Dr. Sachdev continues to investigate novel endoscopic platforms and training paradigms, with his research cited over 90 times—a testament to its influence in shaping the future of interventional gastroenterology.

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Papers
94
Total Citations
47
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection versus conventional ESD for colorectal lesions: outcomes of a randomized pilot study in endoscopists without prior ESD experience (with video)
92 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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