Publications by authors named "Rakesh Khera"

Introduction: The end-stage renal disease (ESRD) population is increasing worldwide and organ shortage is an important issue. The disparity between the availability of organs and waitlisted patients for transplants has forced many transplant centers across the world to use marginal kidney donors. We assess and compare postoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients who received a graft from marginal renal donor (MRD) versus those who received a graft from standard renal donor (SRD).

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We present our experience with robotic radical prostatectomy and analyse the predictors for extracapsular extension (EPE) in a cohort of Indian patients. Four hundred fifty-three patients underwent robotic radical prostatectomy from May 2010 to October 2015. Post hoc analysis of prospectively maintained data was done.

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Introduction: Transrectal rectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided systematic biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, systematic biopsy has high false-negative rate and often misses anteriorly located tumors. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-TRUS fusion biopsy can potentially improve cancer detection by better visualization and targeting of cancer focus.

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Introduction: To report the surgical technique, procedure outcomes, and feasibility of robot-assisted simultaneous bilateral radical inguinal with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy.

Materials And Methods: Three consecutive patients of penile and urethral carcinoma with palpable inguinal lymphadenopathy who underwent robot-assisted simultaneous bilateral radical inguinal with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy in our institution from May 2013 to October 2015 were included in the study. Surgical technique is described and feasibility of the procedure is assessed.

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Introduction: Pelvic lymphadenectomy during radical prostatectomy (RP) improves staging and may provide a therapeutic benefit. However, there is no clear consensus on the selection criteria for subjecting patients to this additional procedure. With a growing adoption of robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in India, it has become imperative to study the incidence and predictive factors for lymph node involvement in our patients.

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Background And Purpose: Despite excellent results, widespread acceptance of the laparoscopic dismembered Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty (AH) is hampered by its steep learning curve. Laparoscopic nondismembered pyeloplasty techniques, although simpler, have not matched the results of AH. We have been using a technical modification of AH to combine its excellent outcome with technical ease of nondismembered pyeloplasties.

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