Pawan Kumar Garg

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

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Pawan Kumar Garg is a surgical innovator whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in thoracic and gastrointestinal oncology. His most impactful contribution is the development of intra-nodal indocyanine green (ICG) injection to delineate the thoracic duct during minimally invasive esophagectomy—a technique that significantly reduces the risk of chylothorax, a life-threatening complication. This landmark 2022 paper has garnered 17 citations, reflecting its rapid adoption by surgeons seeking safer, more precise lymphatic mapping. Garg’s research bridges the gap between fluorescence-guided surgery and complex oncologic resections, offering a reproducible method to visualize critical structures in real time. Beyond this, his broader portfolio explores optimizing perioperative outcomes and refining surgical workflows. Garg’s work is notable for its translational impact: by providing a simple, cost-effective solution to a persistent surgical challenge, he has directly improved patient safety and recovery. For students and researchers, his career exemplifies how a focused technical innovation can reshape standard practice, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive esophageal surgery.