Amrish Rajkomar
Epworth Hospital, Austin Health, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Papers
16
Total Citations
134
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About
Amrish Rajkomar is a leading colorectal surgeon whose work is at the forefront of robotic surgery for complex pelvic and abdominal malignancies. His research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly for challenging cases such as diverticular disease, rectal cancer, and right-sided colon cancer. Rajkomar has made significant contributions by demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic approaches for procedures like complete mesocolic excision (CME) with central vascular ligation and beyond total mesorectal excision (TME) surgery for recurrent pelvic malignancy. His 2021 study comparing robotic versus laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, with 23 citations, provides critical evidence for the benefits of robotic platforms in colorectal surgery. Additionally, his systematic review on robotic resections for diverticular disease (18 citations) highlights how robotic technology can improve dissection in inflamed tissue planes. Rajkomar has also pioneered hybrid techniques combining robotic abdominal surgery with transanal TME, and explored innovative methods like natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSES). His work, cited over 100 times, is shaping the future of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, offering patients safer, more effective options for complex conditions.
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