Vignesh Narasimhan

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne

Papers

2

Total Citations

19

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Vignesh Narasimhan is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive oncologic surgery. His primary focus lies in the refinement and application of robotic platforms for complex colorectal procedures, particularly for rectal and right-sided colon cancers. Dr. Narasimhan’s major contributions include pioneering work on Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (R-TAMIS), where his 2020 study (12 citations) provided critical technical, oncological, and patient outcome data, establishing R-TAMIS as a viable alternative to conventional laparoscopic approaches for early rectal lesions. He has also made significant strides in optimizing right-sided colon cancer surgery through his investigation of Robotic Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME) with Central Vascular Ligation (CVL). His 2020 case series (7 citations) demonstrated that this robotic approach yields superior lymph node harvests and more precise tissue removal compared to standard resections. By systematically evaluating these advanced robotic techniques, Dr. Narasimhan is helping to set new benchmarks for surgical precision and oncological safety, directly improving recovery and long-term outcomes for patients with colorectal malignancies.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
19
Total Citations
10
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery – technical, oncological and patient outcomes from a single institution
12 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne

Top Papers

  1. 1
  2. 2

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 13 days ago