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Nilanjana Banerji is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Her work has been instrumental in demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of robotic approaches for this technically demanding procedure. Banerji’s major contributions include establishing that robotic esophagectomy can achieve clear margin status while reducing morbidity and shortening hospital stays compared to traditional open surgery. Her landmark 2012 paper, "Robot-assisted transhiatal esophagectomy: a 3-year single-center experience," has garnered 83 citations, serving as a foundational reference for surgeons adopting this technique. She has also contributed critical insights into postoperative complications, notably in her 2010 study on the incidence and prevention of incarcerated hiatal hernia after robotic transhiatal esophagectomy (53 citations). In a significant demonstration of procedural mastery, Banerji reported on a large consecutive series of 100 cases, providing robust operative and survival outcome data that further validates the long-term efficacy of the robotic approach. Through her pioneering clinical research, Banerji has helped define the modern standard of care for esophageal cancer surgery.