Papers

11

Total Citations

107

H-Index

7

About

Raj Bhanvadia is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic surgery for urologic cancers, with a particular focus on upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) and germ cell tumors. He is a key contributor to the ROBUUST 2.0 collaborative group, where his research has shaped the understanding of robot-assisted nephroureterectomy (RANU), distal ureterectomy, and bladder cuff excision techniques. His studies, drawing on multi-institutional data from over 1,100 patients, have clarified mid-term oncological outcomes and the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in high-risk UTUC. Bhanvadia has also pioneered comparative analyses of robotic versus open approaches for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and simple prostatectomy, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and improved perioperative outcomes. His work on telehealth preoperative evaluations has informed safety protocols in the modern surgical era. With over 100 citations across his most influential papers, Bhanvadia’s contributions are driving evidence-based refinements in robotic urologic oncology, offering patients less invasive options without compromising oncologic control.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Population-based analysis of cost and peri-operative outcomes between open and robotic primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for germ cell tumors
22 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 89
🏛 Institutions: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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