Surag Mantri
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Surag Mantri is a biomedical engineer whose research centers on the intersection of robotic surgery, image guidance, and minimally invasive urological interventions. His most notable contribution is pioneering work on the PROCEPT Aquablation™ System, a novel technology that uses a high-velocity saline stream for robot-assisted tissue ablation. In his landmark 2014 study, Mantri demonstrated the safety and efficacy of this approach for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a canine model, achieving 59 citations. This work laid the foundation for a paradigm shift in prostate surgery, offering a precise, heat-free alternative to traditional methods. Mantri’s research is distinguished by its focus on integrating real-time imaging with robotic control to selectively ablate tissue while preserving surrounding structures—a critical advancement for reducing complications like erectile dysfunction and incontinence. His contributions have directly influenced the clinical translation of Aquablation, which is now used worldwide. For students and researchers, Mantri’s work exemplifies how engineering innovation can solve pressing clinical challenges, merging robotics, fluid dynamics, and urology to improve patient outcomes.
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