About

Aseem R. Shukla is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose career has been defined by his transformative contributions to minimally invasive and robotic surgery in children. His work sits at the intersection of pediatric urology and surgical innovation, with a particular focus on vesicoureteral reflux, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, and reconstructive urologic procedures. Shukla has been instrumental in establishing robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation as a credible, safe alternative to open surgery, leading both single-institution and landmark multi-institutional studies that have collectively garnered over 300 citations. His 2018 prospective multicenter investigation of extravesical ureteral reimplantation (76 citations) and his 2017 multi-institutional outcomes review (75 citations) represent rigorous contributions that have shaped clinical practice guidelines worldwide. Beyond reflux surgery, Shukla has advanced robotic techniques for complex reconstructions, including Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy and ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy, demonstrating the breadth of his technical expertise. His longitudinal research tracking the learning curve of robotic anti-reflux surgery offers invaluable practical guidance for surgeons adopting these techniques. Through rigorous outcomes research and surgical innovation, Shukla has meaningfully elevated the standard of care for pediatric urologic patients.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
22
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Prospective multicenter study on robot-assisted laparoscopic extravesical ureteral reimplantation (RALUR-EV): Outcomes and complications
76 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (7 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 93
🏛 Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, University of Minnesota, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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