ShaileshP Puntambekar

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Dr. Shailesh P. Puntambekar is a pioneering figure in gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery, best known for revolutionizing the surgical management of cervical cancer. His landmark contribution is the development and global dissemination of the “Puntambekar technique” for laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy, a procedure that has significantly reduced operative morbidity and improved recovery times for patients worldwide. With over 5,000 citations across his body of work, his research has fundamentally shaped modern gynecologic oncology practice. Among his most cited papers is the “Indian Experience of Robotics in Gynecology” (2014), which analyzed 80 cases to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, reporting key metrics like operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay. Dr. Puntambekar’s relentless pursuit of surgical innovation has earned him numerous national and international awards, and he continues to train surgeons globally, ensuring his techniques benefit patients far beyond his own operating room.