Samir S. Taneja
Papers
16
Total Citations
736
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About
Samir S. Taneja is a prominent urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has profoundly shaped minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for urological cancers, particularly prostate and kidney cancer. A pioneer at NYU, Taneja helped establish the foundational techniques for robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, publishing landmark early papers in 2005 and 2006 that have collectively garnered over 300 citations and guided urologists worldwide in adopting this less invasive approach to kidney tumor removal. His comparative analyses of open, laparoscopic, and robotic prostatectomy techniques (132 citations) have been instrumental in shaping surgical decision-making across both European and American practice. More recently, Taneja has embraced cutting-edge innovations in patient communication and intraoperative technology. His 2019 work on 3D printed and augmented reality cancer models (190 citations) demonstrated meaningful improvements in patient understanding of complex diagnoses. He has further explored artificial intelligence-assisted real-time surgical margin assessment using Stimulated Raman Histology, reflecting his commitment to bridging emerging technology with clinical care. Across prostate biopsy techniques, fluorescence lymphangiography, and MRI-pathology co-registration, Taneja's career exemplifies a sustained dedication to precision, innovation, and improved patient outcomes in urological oncology.
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- 2Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Initial Experience174 citations · 2006
- 3Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: The NYU Technique145 citations · 2005
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