Sujay Kulshrestha

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Sujay Kulshrestha is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive hernia repair through rigorous, population-level data analysis. His key research areas include robotic and laparoscopic approaches to diaphragmatic and inguinal hernia repair, with a particular emphasis on comparing clinical outcomes, costs, and recurrence rates across surgical techniques. In his most cited study (2021, 8 citations), Kulshrestha conducted a state-level examination of robotic versus laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair, providing one of the first large-scale analyses of how robotic assistance affects both clinical outcomes and healthcare costs. His subsequent matched-cohort study (2022, 3 citations) addressed a critical gap in the literature by directly comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches to inguinal hernia repair, challenging assumptions about minimally invasive techniques and recurrence rates. By leveraging large administrative databases like the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project and the Veterans Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program, Kulshrestha generates evidence that directly informs surgical decision-making and healthcare policy. His work is particularly valuable for surgeons and trainees seeking data-driven guidance on the trade-offs between emerging robotic technology and established laparoscopic and open approaches.