Ravimohan S. Mavuduru

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Dr. Ravimohan S. Mavuduru is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive, robot-assisted techniques for complex urologic conditions. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery for traditionally challenging procedures, including vesicovaginal fistula repair and bladder paraganglioma management. Notably, his work on "Robot-assisted vesicovaginal fistula repair" (53 citations) established a benchmark for this delicate surgery, while his comparative analysis of trifecta and pentafecta outcomes for hilar versus nonhilar renal tumors (32 citations) provided critical insights into optimizing partial nephrectomy for complex masses. Dr. Mavuduru has also explored cutting-edge diagnostic pathways, such as combining multi-parametric MRI and PSMA PET-CT for a biopsy-free prostate cancer diagnosis (14 citations), signaling a shift toward non-invasive precision medicine. His validation of the SPARE nephrometry score (7 citations) further aids in predicting surgical outcomes. With a portfolio spanning over a decade, Dr. Mavuduru’s work—cited collectively over 150 times—has shaped global practice patterns, as evidenced by his survey on radical cystectomy management. His innovative spirit and commitment to rigorous outcomes research make him a leading voice in robotic urology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robot-assisted vesicovaginal fistula repair: a safe and feasible technique

   53 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Trifecta and pentafecta outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for hilar versus nonhilar tumors

   32 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Accuracy of combined multi-parametric MRI and PSMA PET-CT in diagnosing localized prostate cancer: newer horizons for a biopsy-free pathway

   14 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Bladder paraganglioma: safe and feasible management with robot assisted surgery

   12 citations · 2016
5. 5
   Robotic Burch colposuspension—modified technique

   11 citations · 2017
6. 6
   Robot-assisted pelvic urologic surgeries: is it feasible to perform under reduced tilt?

   10 citations · 2020
7. 7
   Needle in a haystack: lost in transition

   9 citations · 2017
8. 8
   Robot-assisted Vesico-vaginal Fistula Repair: A Compilation

   8 citations · 2018
9. 9
   External validation of SPARE nephrometery score in predicting overall complications, trifecta and pentafecta outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy

   7 citations · 2021
10. 10
    Current practice patterns in the perioperative management of patients undergoing radical cystectomy: Results from a global survey

    7 citations · 2022

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