V. Krishna Prasad

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

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V. Krishna Prasad is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on rare urological malignancies and the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. His key contributions center on neuroendocrine tumors of the kidney and innovative approaches to retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) in testicular cancer. In his 2023 case report on primary well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the kidney, Prasad highlighted the diagnostic challenges of this rare entity, which often presents with nonspecific symptoms and requires careful pathological differentiation—a work that has garnered 5 citations. More notably, in 2024, he introduced a novel surgical technique termed robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal RPLND (RASE-RPLND) for managing post-chemotherapy residual retroperitoneal masses in testicular cancer. This approach offers a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery, potentially reducing morbidity while maintaining oncological efficacy. Though early in its citation impact (1 citation), this work represents a significant technical innovation in urologic oncology. Prasad’s research bridges the gap between rare tumor characterization and practical surgical advancement, demonstrating a commitment to improving outcomes for patients with complex genitourinary cancers through both diagnostic clarity and procedural refinement.