Emil Kheterpal

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Total Citations

144

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About

Dr. Emil Kheterpal is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in robotic-assisted procedures for prostate and kidney cancers. His research has significantly shaped the management of complex intraoperative scenarios, most notably through his landmark study on the management of rectal injury during robotic radical prostatectomy (54 citations), which established critical safety protocols for this challenging complication. Dr. Kheterpal has also made substantial contributions to understanding how patient comorbidities affect surgical outcomes, including his highly cited investigation into the effect of metabolic syndrome on the pathologic features of prostate cancer (47 citations). His expertise in navigating surgical complexity is further demonstrated by his work on robotic partial nephrectomy in patients with prior abdominal surgery (43 citations), where he developed innovative intraperitoneal access techniques to overcome adhesion-related challenges. Collectively, his research has accumulated over 144 citations, reflecting its lasting impact on urologic oncology practice. Dr. Kheterpal’s work continues to guide surgeons in optimizing outcomes for patients undergoing robotic urologic procedures.