Seetharam Bhat

About

Dr. Seetharam Bhat is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to maximize both oncologic control and functional recovery. His major contributions lie in advancing nerve-sparing techniques and developing predictive tools for postoperative potency. Drawing from one of the largest single-institution experiences—over 13,000 cases—he has helped evolve RARP into a more precise, patient-tailored procedure. His highly cited 2020 review on nerve-sparing RARP (56 citations) and his stratification of potency outcomes by age and nerve-sparing grade (32 citations) have directly shaped clinical decision-making. Bhat has also pioneered the use of transversus abdominis plane blocks to reduce postoperative pain and narcotic use (33 citations), and he has advanced single-port robotic surgery (35 citations). His work on the impact of PSA screening guideline changes on prostate cancer outcomes (30 citations) and salvage RARP after focal ablation (23 citations) demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Through predictive nomograms and age-stratified analyses, Dr. Bhat continues to empower surgeons and patients with data-driven expectations for recovery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: Current perspectives

   56 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Evidence-based evolution of our robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) technique through 13,000 cases

   39 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Single-port technique evolution and current practice in urologic procedures

   35 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Use of transversus abdominis plane block to decrease pain scores and narcotic use following robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

   33 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Stratification of Potency Outcomes Following Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Based on Age, Preoperative Potency, and Nerve Sparing

   32 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Trends in clinical and oncological outcomes of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy before and after the 2012 US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation against PSA screening: a decade of experience

   30 citations · 2020
7. 7
   Can we predict who will need lymphocele drainage following robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP)?

   29 citations · 2019
8. 8
   Outcomes of Salvage Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy After Focal Ablation for Prostate Cancer in Comparison to Primary Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Matched Analysis

   23 citations · 2021
9. 9
   Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in young adults: age-stratified oncological and functional outcomes

   20 citations · 2021
10. 10
    A Predictive Preoperative and Postoperative Nomogram for Postoperative Potency Recovery after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

    20 citations · 2021

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