Moshim Kukar
Papers
7
Total Citations
47
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4
About
Moshim Kukar is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive esophageal surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted esophagectomy. His work has been instrumental in refining and advancing robotic techniques for the treatment of esophageal cancer and other complex conditions of the gastroesophageal junction. Kukar’s major contributions include pioneering and standardizing the robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, as demonstrated in his highly cited technical reviews and matched-pair cohort analyses (15 citations). He has provided critical evidence that robotic approaches can improve postoperative outcomes compared to conventional thoracoscopy/laparoscopy. His research also encompasses the optimization of anastomotic techniques, the importance of subcarinal lymph node dissection for accurate staging, and the achievement of “textbook outcomes” in large patient series (150 consecutive cases). Through his detailed procedural guides and outcome studies, Kukar has helped establish robotic esophagectomy as a safe, reproducible, and effective standard of care, significantly impacting the field of upper gastrointestinal surgical oncology.
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- 2Robotic-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, a review of the technique11 citations · 2021
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- 4Technique for Robotic Transhiatal Esophagectomy5 citations · 2020
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- 7Robotic Enucleation of a Large Gastroesophageal Junction Leiomyoma2 citations · 2021