Anita Kulkarni
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Dr. Anita Kulkarni is a pioneering anaesthesiologist whose work focuses on the perioperative management of patients undergoing advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, with a particular emphasis on head and neck procedures. Her major contribution lies in defining the unique anaesthetic challenges posed by robotic thyroidectomy—a scarless, gasless technique utilising the da Vinci™ surgical system. In her highly cited 2016 paper, "Anaesthesia for robotic thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer and review of literature," Dr. Kulkarni systematically outlines how patient positioning, robotic equipment, and surgical access necessitate tailored modifications to standard anaesthetic care. This work, with 4 citations, serves as a foundational reference for clinicians navigating the intersection of robotics and anaesthesia. By highlighting the need for anaesthesiologists to be "geared up" for these novel demands, she has helped shape safer protocols and raised awareness of the critical role of anaesthesia in the success of robotic surgery. Dr. Kulkarni’s research bridges surgical innovation and patient safety, making her a key voice in the evolving field of robotic-assisted anaesthesia.
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