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Total Citations
645
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About
Ranjan Sudan is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, bariatric procedures, and surgical education. Best known for his groundbreaking contributions to robot-assisted bariatric surgery, Sudan has played a central role in advancing some of the most complex minimally invasive procedures performed today, including biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch—a technically demanding operation he helped refine and systematize through robotic platforms. Sudan's research has shaped how surgeons are trained in robotic techniques. His most cited work, a 2019 multicenter study validating the Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS) curriculum (205 citations), established an internationally recognized, evidence-based training standard—addressing a critical gap in surgical education. A follow-up randomized controlled trial further confirmed the curriculum's effectiveness across specialties and institutions. Beyond education, Sudan's investigations into learning curves, surgical complexity in obese patients, and innovative techniques such as robotic sleeve gastrectomy strictureplasty have collectively accumulated hundreds of citations, reflecting their broad influence on clinical practice. His early 2003 work on robotic radical cystoprostatectomy also demonstrated his willingness to pioneer robotic applications across surgical disciplines. For students and researchers in minimally invasive surgery, Sudan's body of work represents a foundational contribution to the field's evidence base and training infrastructure.
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- 3The Evolution of Robotic Bariatric Surgery73 citations · 2013
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- 8Emergency and weekend robotic surgery are feasible25 citations · 2011
- 9Proving the Effectiveness of the Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS) Skills Curriculum: A Single-blinded, Multispecialty, Multi-institutional Randomized Control Trial21 citations · 2020
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