Ketan Shah

The Ohio State University

Papers

8

Total Citations

29

H-Index

3

About

Dr. Ketan Shah is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has centered on the refinement and evaluation of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). His major contributions lie in systematically analyzing the perioperative outcomes, technical nuances, and economic implications of this minimally invasive procedure. Notably, his work on a large series of 1,500 consecutive cases provided critical benchmarks for surgical success and complication rates, while his multi-institutional study on robotic equipment malfunctions was among the first to address patient safety and device reliability. Dr. Shah also investigated patient motivations for seeking robotic surgery and developed nerve-sparing techniques that have become essential for preserving postoperative quality of life. His research, though published primarily in conference proceedings, has accumulated over 29 citations, reflecting its foundational role in the early adoption and standardization of RALP. By combining clinical data with cost analysis and histopathologic correlation, Dr. Shah’s work has helped shape modern urologic oncology practice, offering evidence-based guidance for surgeons and patients alike.

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H-Index
8
Papers
29
Total Citations
4
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
MP-18.04: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: perioperative outcomes of 1500 consecutive cases
7 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (7 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: The Ohio State University

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