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Total Citations
3,162
H-Index
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About
Dr. Sanjeev Kaul is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of robotic prostate cancer surgery. As a key architect of the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy (VIP), he revolutionized the surgical management of localized prostate carcinoma, demonstrating through a landmark series of over 1,100 cases that robotic techniques could achieve excellent oncologic outcomes with reduced morbidity. His most celebrated contribution is the development of the “Veil of Aphrodite” nerve-sparing technique, a meticulous method of preserving the prostatic fascia that dramatically improved postoperative potency rates. This innovation, detailed in his highly cited 2005 and 2006 papers, provided histologic evidence of enhanced nerve preservation and set a new standard for functional recovery. With his seminal 2006 paper on the VIP technique accumulating over 530 citations, Dr. Kaul’s work has been instrumental in establishing robotic radical prostatectomy as the dominant minimally invasive approach. His analyses of the learning curve and perioperative complications have provided essential guidance for surgeons adopting these advanced techniques, cementing his legacy as a visionary who transformed the landscape of urologic oncology.
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- 10Learning curve using robotic surgery102 citations · 2006