Nilanjan Chaudhuri
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About
Nilanjan Chaudhuri is a thoracic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes in lung cancer surgery, with a particular focus on the prevention and management of postoperative complications. His major contributions lie in the detailed analysis of prolonged air leak (PAL)—a common and costly complication following pulmonary resection. Chaudhuri’s landmark 2020 study, with 34 citations, was among the first to quantify the true 90-day hospital costs of PAL, including expenses incurred after discharge, revealing a significant economic burden that extends well beyond the initial hospitalization. He further advanced the field with a 2022 investigation into the specific incidence and risk factors for PAL after segmentectomy, a more complex procedure than lobectomy. By identifying patient and operative variables that predispose individuals to this complication, his work provides a critical evidence base for risk stratification and the development of targeted preventive strategies. Chaudhuri’s research is highly impactful for thoracic surgeons and hospital administrators, offering actionable data to reduce morbidity and healthcare costs in lung cancer care.
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- 2Prolonged air leak after segmentectomy: incidence and risk factors12 citations · 2022