Itee Chowdhury

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre

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Dr. Itee Chowdhury is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on the perioperative management of patients undergoing complex robotic surgeries, with a particular emphasis on ophthalmic and hematological complications. Her major contributions include pioneering work on intraocular pressure (IOP) dynamics during robotic-assisted procedures. In her highly cited 2020 study, she quantitatively demonstrated that the steep Trendelenburg position—common in urological and gynecological robotic surgeries—causes a significant rise in IOP, a critical risk factor for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. This work, with 13 citations, has become a cornerstone for anesthesiologists aiming to prevent vision loss in surgical patients. Additionally, Dr. Chowdhury has advanced the safe anesthetic management of patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a condition that can trigger acute hemolysis under surgical stress. Her 2016 case report on a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy provided essential guidelines for avoiding oxidative triggers in these vulnerable patients. Through her research, Dr. Chowdhury has established herself as a key voice in robotic surgery anesthesia, directly improving patient safety by addressing the unique physiological challenges of these minimally invasive procedures.