Sandeep J. Khandhar
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3
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261
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About
Sandeep J. Khandhar is a leading interventional pulmonologist whose research focuses on advancing the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. His landmark 2020 study, "Robotic Bronchoscopy for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions," with 244 citations, demonstrated the transformative potential of robotic platforms to overcome the long-standing limitations of conventional guided bronchoscopy, which had failed to improve diagnostic yield despite years of refinement. Khandhar’s work established robotic bronchoscopy as a viable, precise tool for accessing hard-to-reach lung nodules, directly addressing a critical clinical challenge in early lung cancer detection. He also contributed to the prospective, multicenter NAVIGATE study, investigating how biopsy tool choice and rapid on-site evaluation impact diagnostic accuracy for malignant lesions. Through these efforts, Khandhar has helped set new standards for minimally invasive lung biopsy, bridging the gap between technology and bedside practice. His research is essential reading for pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and biomedical engineers seeking to understand the next frontier in bronchoscopic intervention.
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- 1Robotic Bronchoscopy for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions244 citations · 2020
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