Amol Kanetkar

Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Amol Kanetkar is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive cancer surgery, with a particular focus on hepatobiliary malignancies. His primary research centers on the application of robotic technology to complex procedures, most notably for gallbladder cancer. Dr. Kanetkar’s major contribution lies in standardizing and validating the technique of robotic radical cholecystectomy (RRC), demonstrating that it is not only feasible but can achieve outcomes comparable to traditional open surgery. His seminal 2019 paper, which has garnered 45 citations, provides a detailed operative technique and shows that RRC offers significant advantages, including reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays. Further work from a high-volume tertiary cancer center in India, with 6 citations, reinforces the safety and efficacy of this approach, positioning Dr. Kanetkar as a key figure in advancing robotic oncology in resource-constrained settings. By proving that complex cancer surgeries can be performed with robotic precision, he is expanding access to cutting-edge, less invasive treatments and setting new standards for surgical care in the region.