Papers
7
Total Citations
92
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Puja Gaur is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive thoracic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. Her major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility, safety, and superior outcomes of robotic approaches for complex procedures, including esophagectomy and sleeve resection. Her 2018 study on minimally invasive sleeve resection (30 citations) was instrumental in showing that lung parenchyma can be preserved with better long-term outcomes than pneumonectomy. Dr. Gaur has also been a leading voice in the global diffusion of robotic surgery, as seen in her 2025 work (4 citations) addressing barriers in resource-constrained settings. Her analysis of the National Cancer Database (2024, 12 citations) provided critical comparative data on robotic, thoracoscopic, and open segmentectomy. Beyond her technical innovations, Dr. Gaur is a mentor and advocate for young academic surgeons, as highlighted in her 2021 piece on building a successful career in cardiothoracic surgery. With a growing body of work that bridges surgical innovation, global health equity, and career development, Dr. Gaur is a transformative figure in modern thoracic surgery.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Outcomes of minimally invasive sleeve resection30 citations · 2018
- 2Robotic Esophagectomy Trends and Early Surgical Outcomes: The US Experience23 citations · 2022
- 3Robot assisted thoracoscopic resection of giant esophageal leiomyoma16 citations · 2014
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- 5Robotic esophagectomy: how I do it?5 citations · 2020
- 6Global strategies for the diffusion of robotic surgery4 citations · 2025
- 7How to be a young successful academic cardiothoracic surgeon2 citations · 2021