Sagar Kurunkar

Homi Bhabha National Institute, Tata Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Sagar Kurunkar is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for hepatobiliary and colorectal cancers, with a particular emphasis on robotic surgery. His major contributions lie in establishing the safety, feasibility, and early outcomes of robotic radical cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer—a traditionally aggressive disease often treated with open surgery. In his landmark 2019 study, which has garnered 45 citations, Dr. Kurunkar detailed the operative technique of robotic radical cholecystectomy and compared it to open surgery, demonstrating comparable early outcomes and highlighting the potential for reduced morbidity. This work, alongside his 2019 paper on outcomes from a high-volume Indian tertiary cancer center (6 citations), has helped position robotic approaches as a viable alternative in resource-limited settings. He has also contributed to the field of colorectal surgery, notably through a video vignette on robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for rectal cancer (8 citations), showcasing technical innovation. Dr. Kurunkar’s research is instrumental in expanding the global evidence base for robotic oncology, particularly in regions where such technology is still emerging, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive cancer care.