Papers
5
Total Citations
77
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Naveen Pokala is a leading urologic surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex urologic conditions. His research is centered on improving patient safety and outcomes in procedures such as radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and ureteral repair. Dr. Pokala’s most cited work, “Management of Rectal Injury During Robotic Radical Prostatectomy” (2011, 54 citations), provides critical guidance for navigating one of the most serious complications in robotic pelvic surgery, establishing a standard for intraoperative management. He has also made significant contributions to renal surgery, including pioneering the use of barbed suture for renorrhaphy during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (2010) and systematically analyzing hemorrhagic complications of this approach (2016). His innovative case report on optimizing blood loss during robotic IVC thrombectomy in a Jehovah’s Witness patient (2017) demonstrates his commitment to adapting complex oncologic procedures for patients with unique medical or religious constraints. Through these contributions, Dr. Pokala has helped define safer, more reproducible robotic techniques that reduce morbidity and expand the applicability of minimally invasive urologic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Management of Rectal Injury During Robotic Radical Prostatectomy54 citations · 2011
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- 3Barbed Suture for Renorrhaphy During Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy4 citations · 2010
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