Papers
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Total Citations
916
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About
Leela M. Prasad is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has significantly shaped the adoption and understanding of robotic-assisted surgery in colon and rectal cancer treatment. Working at the forefront of minimally invasive surgical innovation, Prasad has focused primarily on robotic colorectal surgery, total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer, and abdominoperineal resection techniques. Prasad's most influential contributions emerged from a prolific body of work published around 2010–2011, establishing the safety, feasibility, and clinical efficacy of robotic platforms—particularly the da Vinci system—in complex colorectal procedures. His landmark studies on robotic right hemicolectomy (188 citations), robotic TME (125 citations), and a comprehensive series of 131 robotic colorectal cases (113 citations) provided some of the earliest and most cited evidence base for robotic colorectal surgery. His comparative analyses between open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches helped surgeons critically evaluate when robotic assistance offers meaningful advantages. Beyond clinical outcomes, Prasad also contributed to surgical education, developing lifelike simulation tools for teaching robotic rectal dissection. His work on postoperative peripheral neuropathy in obese patients further reflects a broad commitment to patient safety. With cumulative citations exceeding 750, Prasad's research remains essential reading for surgeons navigating the evolving landscape of minimally invasive colorectal oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Assistance in Right Hemicolectomy: Is There a Role?188 citations · 2010
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- 3Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery: A Series of 131 Cases113 citations · 2010
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- 10Current status of robotic surgery for rectal cancer: A bird′s eye view25 citations · 2014