Lalgudi Narayanan Dorairajan
Wake Forest University, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
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9
Total Citations
204
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About
Dr. Lalgudi Narayanan Dorairajan is a pioneering urological surgeon whose career has been defined by advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for complex urinary tract conditions. His research focuses on the application of robotic technology across the full spectrum of urological pathology, from stone disease and benign strictures to malignancies of the kidney, ureter, and bladder. A landmark contribution is his work on robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for ureteral pathologies, a study cited over 100 times that helped establish the feasibility and safety of the robotic approach for both benign and malignant ureteral conditions. He has also made significant contributions to the management of upper tract urolithiasis, demonstrating the utility of robotics in stone surgery. Dr. Dorairajan’s impact is further evidenced by his comparative studies on partial nephrectomy, where he analyzed "Trifecta" outcomes across open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, providing critical data on surgical efficacy. His work extends to reconstructive urology, including innovative techniques for managing lower urinary tract fistulas and complex ureteral reconstructions using intestinal segments. With a career spanning over a decade of influential publications, Dr. Dorairajan has been instrumental in redefining surgical paradigms, proving that even the most intricate urological reconstructions can be performed robotically with excellent outcomes.
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