Papers
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Total Citations
215
H-Index
10
About
Ranjit Barua is a prominent researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics, minimally invasive surgery (MIS), and biomedical engineering, whose work is reshaping how clinicians and engineers approach modern surgical intervention. With a body of research accumulating nearly 200 citations, Barua has established himself as a rigorous voice in an increasingly vital field. His foundational 2019 study on force modeling for fabricating hollow channels within gel structures (31 citations) demonstrated early expertise in soft-tissue biomechanics and biomedical fabrication, laying groundwork for vascularized tissue engineering and microfluidic applications. This mechanistic understanding translates directly into his extensive investigations of needle-tissue interaction dynamics, robotic needle insertion, and percutaneous procedures such as nephrolithotomy — bridging laboratory science with real surgical practice. Barua's more recent contributions explore how artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics are transforming patient care, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and personalizing treatment (18 citations). His 2024 overview of innovations in MIS (39 citations) stands as his most-recognized work, reflecting broad scholarly influence. Taken together, Barua's portfolio offers students and practitioners a comprehensive, technically grounded perspective on the future of intelligent, robot-assisted surgical systems.
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- 1Innovations in Minimally Invasive Surgery39 citations · 2024
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- 5Advances of the Robotics Technology in Modern Minimally Invasive Surgery17 citations · 2022
- 6Artificial Intelligence and Robotics-Based Minimally Invasive Surgery14 citations · 2023
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- 10The Ongoing Advancements in Surgical Robotics10 citations · 2024