Nikhitha Shetty
Papers
4
Total Citations
30
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About
Nikhitha Shetty is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive oncology and transplant surgery. Her research focuses on the application of robotic and video-assisted techniques to complex procedures, particularly in esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and living donor hepatectomy. Shetty’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches through rigorous comparative studies. Her landmark 2022 paper, with 13 citations, showed that robot-assisted McKeown’s esophagectomy can match or surpass video-assisted thoraco-laparoscopic outcomes for esophageal cancer. She further advanced the field with a 2021 study (10 citations) comparing robotic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for periampullary and pancreatic head malignancies, providing early evidence of robotic benefits. Notably, Shetty introduced the novel “Triple C” (Clip–Clamp–Cut) technique for hepatic duct division in robotic donor hepatectomy, a 2024 publication (4 citations) that addresses a critical challenge in preventing biliary complications. Her 2025 work (3 citations) confirms that complex donor anatomy does not compromise outcomes at high-volume centers. With a growing citation impact and a focus on technical innovation, Shetty is establishing herself as a key figure in advancing robotic surgery for both oncologic and transplant patients.
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