Avinash Chennamsetty

City Of Hope National Medical Center, Beaumont Health

Papers

Total Citations

127

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About

Dr. Avinash Chennamsetty is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on enhancing the safety and precision of robotic-assisted surgeries. His major contributions lie in the intraoperative use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence, where he has pioneered techniques to improve lymph node visualization during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Notably, his prospective dosing analysis on ICG (31 citations) provides critical guidelines for optimizing fluorescence without compromising patient safety. Dr. Chennamsetty also made a landmark contribution by reporting the first known case of anaphylactic shock following intravenous ICG administration during robotic partial nephrectomy (74 citations), a finding that has significantly influenced perioperative protocols and heightened awareness of rare but severe allergic reactions. Additionally, his long-term study on incisional hernia predictors after robotic prostatectomy (22 citations) offers valuable insights into postoperative complications, helping surgeons refine patient counseling and surgical approaches. Through these impactful studies, Dr. Chennamsetty has advanced the field of urologic oncology by balancing innovative imaging techniques with rigorous patient safety considerations.