Sudivya Sharma

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Sudivya Sharma is an anesthesiologist and perioperative researcher whose work focuses on airway management and patient safety in the context of robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. Her most cited study, "Frequency of Positive Cuff Leak Test Before Extubation in Robotic Surgeries Done in Steep Trendelenburg Position," addresses a critical clinical question: how surgical positioning affects airway edema and extubation risk. By systematically evaluating the cuff leak test in patients undergoing prolonged robotic procedures in steep Trendelenburg—a position known to increase head and neck venous pressure—Sharma provides evidence-based guidance for safer extubation decisions. Though early in her career, with her key paper accumulating 3 citations, her work fills a notable gap in perioperative literature, where positioning-specific airway data remain sparse. This contribution is especially valuable for anesthesiologists managing robotic urologic, gynecologic, or colorectal surgeries. Sharma’s research underscores the importance of tailoring airway protocols to surgical context, and her findings have practical implications for reducing post-extubation respiratory complications. As robotic surgery expands, her focus on position-related airway risks positions her as a thoughtful voice in perioperative safety.