Parv Sains

Ain Shams University, St Mary's Hospital

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Parv Sains is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work has significantly advanced the fields of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, particularly in colorectal and cardiac procedures. His research focuses on evaluating the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted techniques compared to traditional laparoscopic and open surgeries. Sains's major contributions include a landmark systematic review of robotic total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer, published in 2018 following the ROLARR trial, which critically analyzed operative, postoperative, and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic versus robotic TME. This work, with 35 citations, has helped clarify the role of robotics in colorectal oncology. Additionally, his 2006 review of cardiac robotics, drawing on St. Mary's Hospital experience, documented the evolution from open to keyhole cardiac surgery, addressing challenges like inaccurate depth perception. This foundational work, cited 21 times, has guided subsequent innovations in robotic cardiac procedures. Sains's research continues to shape surgical practice by providing evidence-based insights into the benefits and limitations of robotic platforms, making him a key figure in the transition toward less invasive, more precise surgical interventions.