Vijay Kher
Papers
8
Total Citations
582
H-Index
7
About
Dr. Vijay Kher is a pioneering transplant surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the field of kidney transplantation. His primary research focus is the development and refinement of minimally invasive surgical techniques, most notably robotic kidney transplantation (RKT) with regional hypothermia. Dr. Kher’s major contribution is the creation of a reproducible, safe RKT protocol that eliminates the need for patient repositioning while protecting the donor kidney with targeted cooling. This innovation, meticulously documented across multiple high-impact studies (including papers with 193, 110, and 76 citations), bridges the gap between laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and open transplantation. His landmark prospective cohort study comparing RKT to open surgery (47 citations) demonstrated comparable graft function with significantly reduced morbidity, including less pain and faster recovery. By rigorously applying the IDEAL framework for surgical innovation and using statistical process control for patient safety, Dr. Kher has set a new standard for evidence-based adoption of complex robotic procedures. His work has made a minimally invasive option for end-stage renal disease patients a clinical reality, directly impacting thousands of lives worldwide.
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- 5Robotic kidney transplantation with intraoperative regional hypothermia50 citations · 2013
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- 7Minimally Invasive Kidney Transplantation38 citations · 2015
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