Ramakanth R. Yakkanti
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, University of Miami Hospital
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About
Ramakanth R. Yakkanti is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on advancing arthroplasty through technology. His primary focus lies in evaluating the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of technology-assisted total knee and hip arthroplasty compared to conventional surgical methods. Dr. Yakkanti’s major contributions include demonstrating that technology-assisted total knee arthroplasty is associated with significantly lower perioperative complication rates and shorter hospital stays, as evidenced by his highly cited 2023 study (24 citations). Conversely, his research on total hip arthroplasty (13 citations) reveals a more complex picture, showing varying complication rates and increased costs with technology-assisted approaches. He has also contributed to the field’s intellectual foundation by analyzing the characteristics and trends of the most cited papers in robotic-assisted arthroplasty (9 citations). Through these impactful studies, Dr. Yakkanti provides critical, evidence-based insights that help surgeons and healthcare systems weigh the benefits and drawbacks of adopting advanced surgical technologies, ultimately guiding more informed clinical decision-making in joint replacement surgery.
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