Sowmya Sunkara
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Total Citations
118
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About
Sowmya Sunkara is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose research sits at the cutting edge of minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on robotic vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) and complex endometriosis management. Her work has helped establish robotic vNOTES as a viable and effective surgical approach, demonstrated through landmark comparative studies showing favorable outcomes for hysterectomy and myomectomy against traditional techniques, collectively amassing over 100 citations in just a few years. Among her most significant contributions is her innovative application of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging to enhance ureteral visualization during endometriosis resection — a technique with meaningful implications for reducing urinary tract injuries in high-risk surgeries. Her research also extends to pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive care for high-risk populations, notably patients with extreme obesity, demonstrating that robotic vNOTES can be safely performed even with a BMI exceeding 70. Sunkara has further contributed expertise in cerclage procedures and complex bladder endometriosis resection. Her rapidly growing citation record reflects genuine clinical impact, and her body of work is shaping how gynecologic surgeons approach challenging operative cases worldwide.
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- 2Robotic vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic myomectomy29 citations · 2022
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