Papers
39
Total Citations
1,416
H-Index
20
About
Sameer Chopra is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic oncology surgery. His research centers on developing and refining minimally invasive techniques for complex urologic cancers, with a particular focus on robotic prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombectomy. Chopra’s major contributions include leading the initial series of completely intracorporeal robotic Level III IVC tumor thrombectomy—one of the most challenging open urologic oncology surgeries—demonstrating its feasibility and safety in a landmark 2015 study (142 citations). He also introduced the “minimal-margin” unclamped partial nephrectomy, refining the anatomic zero-ischemia concept to preserve kidney function (94 citations). His work on nerve-sparing techniques during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy has improved early continence outcomes (124 citations), while his studies on outpatient robotic prostatectomy have expanded the boundaries of same-day surgery (54 citations). With over 1,000 total citations across his most-cited works, Chopra’s research has shaped global practice, enabling safer, more effective robotic approaches to kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers. His innovative techniques, including intracaval balloon occlusion and vena cavoscopy for tumor thrombectomy, continue to influence surgical education and patient care worldwide.
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- 2Robotic Level III Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombectomy: Initial Series142 citations · 2015
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- 7Transvesical Robotic Simple Prostatectomy: Initial Clinical Experience69 citations · 2014
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