Ashima Nehra
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Ashima Nehra is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work centers on minimally invasive epilepsy surgery, with a particular focus on pediatric populations. Her most significant contribution is the conceptualization and clinical validation of robotic thermocoagulative hemispherotomy (ROTCH), a novel “bloodless” technique for treating hemispheric epilepsy. This approach, described in the literature for the first time in her landmark 2021 paper (20 citations), leverages robotic precision to perform disconnection through multiple thermocoagulative trajectories, dramatically reducing blood loss and operative morbidity compared to traditional open procedures. Nehra’s research demonstrates not only the feasibility of this technique but also its excellent safety profile and seizure outcomes, offering a transformative option for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Her work has been recognized for its technical innovation and potential to expand surgical candidacy to patients previously considered too high-risk. With a growing citation impact, Nehra is establishing herself as a leader in the field of robotic epilepsy surgery, where her contributions are directly shaping the future of pediatric neurosurgical care.
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