Narasimhan Ragavan
Apollo Hospitals, Leipzig University, University of Liverpool
Papers
16
Total Citations
250
H-Index
7
About
Narasimhan Ragavan is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research has significantly advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. His work spans robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and adrenal surgery, establishing him as a leading voice in the adoption of cutting-edge surgical platforms. Ragavan gained international recognition for his early adoption and evaluation of the Hugo RAS robotic system, with his foundational studies accumulating over 73 and 68 citations respectively, signaling their outsized influence on the urological community's understanding of this emerging technology. His comparative analyses of extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approaches to radical prostatectomy have provided surgeons with critical perioperative insights, while his work on laparo-endoscopic single-site nephrectomy and robot-assisted adrenalectomy has expanded the boundaries of minimally invasive care. Among his notable achievements is co-developing the internationally validated RPN nephrometry scoring system, a robotic-specific classification tool designed to quantify surgical difficulty for renal masses. His research on day-case robotic surgery further demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered innovation. Collectively, Ragavan's contributions have helped shape modern standards in robotic urology and continue to guide surgical practice globally.
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- 5Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Does Size Matter?12 citations · 2020
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- 7Day-case robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: Feasibility and safety10 citations · 2020
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