GirdharSingh Bora

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

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Dr. GirdharSingh Bora is a pioneering figure in Indian urology and robotic surgery, whose work bridges ancient surgical wisdom with modern technology. His primary research areas include minimally invasive urologic oncology, robotic-assisted surgery, and perioperative outcomes in complex procedures. Dr. Bora’s most impactful contribution is his seminal SWOT analysis of robot-assisted surgery in India (42 citations), a landmark paper that critically evaluated the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of adopting this technology in the Indian healthcare landscape. This work is notable for its unique framing, opening with a quote from the ancient surgeon Sushruta, thereby connecting India’s rich surgical heritage with contemporary innovation. Further demonstrating his clinical expertise, Dr. Bora has contributed vital evidence on perioperative outcomes, notably comparing minimally invasive versus open radical cystectomy (13 citations). His single-center experience provided crucial data on the safety and efficacy of these approaches, filling a gap in Indian literature. Through his research, Dr. Bora has not only advanced the field of robotic urology but has also provided a thoughtful, culturally grounded roadmap for its integration into Indian surgical practice.