Praveen Kammar
Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Aditya Birla (India)
Papers
6
Total Citations
41
H-Index
5
About
Praveen Kammar is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work sits at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on complex pelvic procedures. His research has significantly advanced the technical understanding and clinical application of robotic surgery in the management of locally advanced rectal cancer, a challenging domain that demands exceptional precision and anatomical expertise. Kammar's most cited contributions include landmark video vignettes demonstrating robotic posterior and total pelvic exenteration, as well as lateral pelvic lymph node dissection — procedures that collectively represent some of the most technically demanding operations in colorectal oncology. His work documenting the evolution of robotic surgery within an Indian colorectal cancer unit offers rare and valuable insight into how cutting-edge surgical technology can be successfully adopted in emerging healthcare settings. By publishing comparative analyses of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches for middle and low rectal cancer, Kammar continues to contribute to the evidence base shaping modern surgical decision-making. With citations spanning internationally recognized journals, his body of work has meaningfully influenced how surgeons worldwide approach complex pelvic oncological surgery.
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- 5Evolution of Robotic Surgery in a Colorectal Cancer Unit in India5 citations · 2020
- 6Robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for middle and low rectal cancer1 citations · 2022