Kalpesh Bhuva

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Kalpesh Bhuva is a prominent researcher in surgical outcomes and health services research, with a particular focus on the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus traditional surgical techniques. His landmark 2013 study, "Use, Cost, Complications, and Mortality of Robotic versus Nonrobotic General Surgery Procedures Based on a Nationwide Database," which has garnered over 100 citations, represents a seminal contribution to the field. In this work, Bhuva leveraged a large national database to systematically evaluate the real-world adoption, economic implications, and clinical safety of robotic-assisted general surgery since its introduction in 1997. His findings illuminated critical trade-offs: while robotic platforms addressed certain technical limitations, they also introduced significant cost burdens and raised questions about measurable improvements in patient outcomes. This research has become essential reading for surgeons, hospital administrators, and policymakers navigating the integration of advanced surgical technologies. Bhuva’s work is distinguished by its rigorous, data-driven approach to evidence-based surgery, providing actionable insights that continue to shape clinical practice and healthcare resource allocation.

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   Use, Cost, Complications, and Mortality of Robotic versus Nonrobotic General Surgery Procedures Based on a Nationwide Database

   104 citations · 2013

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