Jagan Devarajan

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Jagan Devarajan is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on perioperative nerve injuries, with a particular focus on brachial plexopathy following robotic-assisted surgery. His most cited paper, “Upper and Middle Trunk Brachial Plexopathy After Robotic Prostatectomy” (2012, 19 citations), provides a seminal description of three cases where patients sustained upper and middle trunk brachial plexus injuries during robotic prostatectomy. This work critically examines the role of steep head-down positioning and patient arm placement as contributing factors, offering actionable insights for surgical teams to mitigate such risks. Devarajan’s research bridges anesthesiology and urology, highlighting how surgical positioning can lead to significant neurological complications. His findings have informed perioperative safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of careful patient positioning to prevent brachial plexus injuries. By documenting these rare but impactful events, Devarajan has contributed to a growing awareness of positioning-related neuropathies in minimally invasive surgery, making his work essential reading for anesthesiologists, surgeons, and trainees seeking to improve patient outcomes in robotic procedures.