Nikhil Waingankar
Northwell Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital
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Total Citations
170
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About
Nikhil Waingankar is a urologic oncologist and robotic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for bladder, kidney, and ureteral cancers. His major contributions center on optimizing robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) and partial nephrectomy, with a particular emphasis on improving functional outcomes and reducing complications. Notably, his work on pelvic organ-preserving RARC in females (33 citations) has helped shift practice toward better postoperative sexual and urinary function, while his prospective implementation of a nonopioid protocol (34 citations) demonstrated a viable path to reducing opioid dependence in major cancer surgery. Waingankar has also compared open, laparoscopic, and robotic ureteroneocystotomy in over 100 cases (44 citations), establishing benchmarks for benign and malignant ureteral repairs. His studies on neobladder creation in chronic kidney disease patients and antibiogram-directed prophylaxis to reduce infections further reflect his commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based innovation. With over 150 cumulative citations, Waingankar’s work is shaping the next generation of urologic oncology by rigorously evaluating outcomes, embracing organ preservation, and championing recovery-enhancing protocols.
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