Manish Bhandare

Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute

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Dr. Manish Bhandare is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work has redefined the landscape of hepatobiliary and pancreatic oncology. His research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly through the adoption of the da Vinci Xi system in India. Dr. Bhandare’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and perioperative benefits of robotic resections for complex hepatobiliary tumors, as evidenced by his seminal 2017 paper (17 citations), which introduced this technology to a wider Indian surgical audience. He has further refined high-risk procedures, such as the robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, by integrating the ‘SMA-First Approach’ and ‘Triangle Operation’ to improve safety and oncologic outcomes. His work also extends to rare metastatic cases, including robotic adrenalectomy for oligometastatic colorectal cancer (5 citations), challenging the conventional view that such metastases indicate incurable disease. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Bhandare is a key figure in the global shift toward robotic precision in cancer surgery, offering patients reduced recovery times and better outcomes. His innovative techniques continue to inspire the next generation of hepatobiliary surgeons.