Pooja Prasad

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Pooja Prasad is a surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in esophageal surgery, with a particular focus on defining and improving surgical learning curves. Her most-cited study, a systematic review published in 2021, critically evaluated benchmarking parameters for minimally invasive esophagectomy, providing a foundational framework for assessing surgeon proficiency and patient outcomes. This work has garnered 19 citations, reflecting its importance in standardizing quality metrics for complex oncologic procedures. Prasad’s research directly addresses the challenges of skill acquisition in high-stakes operations, offering evidence-based guidelines that help surgical teams reduce complications and accelerate competency. By synthesizing global data on learning curves, she has enabled more rigorous training protocols and performance audits, ultimately contributing to safer adoption of advanced surgical methods. Her contributions are particularly valuable for early-career surgeons and institutions seeking to implement or refine minimally invasive esophagectomy programs. Through her systematic approach to benchmarking, Prasad has established herself as a key voice in surgical education and quality improvement, bridging the gap between technical innovation and clinical excellence.