Archana Ramaswamy
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5
Total Citations
278
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4
About
Archana Ramaswamy has established herself as a leading investigator in robotic hernia surgery, with a particular focus on the learning curve, operative efficiency, and economic implications of minimally invasive techniques. Her work provides critical data for surgeons adopting robotic approaches, including the landmark observational study on robotic transabdominal retromuscular umbilical prosthetic hernia repair (TARUP), which has garnered 133 citations. She further advanced the field with a companion study on robotic-assisted laparoscopic groin hernia repair, cited 95 times, and the influential EASTER study (37 citations)—the first European Union cost analysis of robotic inguinal hernia repair, challenging assumptions about its economic viability. Beyond hernia surgery, Ramaswamy has contributed to complex surgical management, as demonstrated by her case report on infective endocarditis complicated by embolic stroke and splenic abscess, where robotic splenectomy played a key role. She has also addressed critical safety concerns, publishing on the challenges of converting robotic surgery during vascular complications. Her cumulative work, with over 280 citations, offers essential guidance on optimizing outcomes, managing costs, and navigating the learning curve in robotic surgery, making her a valuable resource for trainees and practicing surgeons alike.
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- 4Infective endocarditis, embolic stroke and splenic abscess: a case report10 citations · 2017
- 5Challenges of conversion from robotic surgery for vascular complications3 citations · 2022