Papers
6
Total Citations
88
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4
About
Dr. Kunal Kochar is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches for complex procedures, particularly in colorectal and pelvic surgery. His most cited study, a comparative analysis of single-site robotic versus multi-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy (58 citations), provides crucial evidence from a high-volume center, showing that robotic surgery can be a viable alternative with comparable outcomes. Dr. Kochar has also made significant strides in surgical education and simulation, developing and validating a novel rectal dissection simulator for the da Vinci system, which addresses a critical gap in training. His expertise is further highlighted by a series of publications on the robotic resection of presacral and retrorectal tumors, including a video vignette of a challenging case, showcasing his technical skill in navigating anatomically complex regions. Through these works, Dr. Kochar is shaping the future of robotic colorectal surgery, offering safer, more precise options for patients.
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- 3Robot-assisted approach to a retrorectal lesion in an obese female8 citations · 2016
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- 5Current Status and Future of Robotic Colorectal Surgery3 citations · 2019
- 6Robotic excision of a difficult retrorectal cyst – a video vignette3 citations · 2019