S Khanna
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Dr. S. Khanna is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on the safety and complications of minimally invasive thoracic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy (RATT). Their most notable contribution is a landmark 2015 case report documenting the first instance of asystolic cardiac arrest following positive pressure insufflation of the pleural cavity during RATT. While severe bradycardia had been previously linked to capnomediastinum, Dr. Khanna’s work uniquely identified the risk of complete cardiac arrest—a critical finding that has informed anesthetic protocols and surgical safety checklists for robotic thoracic procedures. This study, cited 4 times, remains a key reference for surgeons and anesthesiologists navigating the hemodynamic challenges of insufflation. Dr. Khanna’s research underscores the importance of vigilance during capnothorax, bridging a gap in the literature on life-threatening arrhythmias in robotic surgery. Their work continues to shape best practices, ensuring that as robotic-assisted techniques expand, patient safety remains paramount.
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