Shivaram Cumarasamy
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital
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About
Dr. Shivaram Cumarasamy is a urologic oncologist whose research focuses on integrating multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) into precision surgical planning for prostate and kidney cancers. His most impactful work involves developing and validating predictive nomograms that guide nerve-sparing techniques during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. His landmark 2018 study, cited 118 times, created a side-specific nomogram for predicting extracapsular extension, enabling surgeons to preserve erectile function without compromising oncologic control. He further refined this approach with an updated nerve-sparing algorithm and models predicting seminal vesicle invasion and apical prostate cancer. In renal surgery, Dr. Cumarasamy developed a nomogram, cited 107 times, to predict significant kidney function decline after robotic partial nephrectomy, and defined risk categories for postoperative monitoring. His innovative use of 3D models from mpMRI to enhance surgical planning represents a notable achievement in translating imaging into actionable intraoperative guidance. With over 300 cumulative citations, Dr. Cumarasamy’s work has directly improved the accuracy of preoperative risk stratification, helping urologic surgeons tailor procedures to individual patient anatomy and disease biology.
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