# Ravishankar Asokkumar

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/ravishankar-asokkumar/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 2,085 |
| Field | Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes |
| h-index | 27 |
| i10-index | 44 |
| Last Known Institution | Singapore General Hospital |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5066195088 |
| ORCID iD | 0000-0003-2822-6100 |
| Works | 165 |

## Researcher papers

- [Considerations in performing endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://scholariq.org/papers/considerations-in-performing-endoscopy-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/)
- [Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapy versus direct endoscopic glue injection therapy for gastric varices: systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-and-safety-of-endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-therapy-versus-direct/)
- [Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage, transpapillary drainage, or percutaneous drainage in high risk acute cholecystitis patients: a systematic review and comparative meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-gallbladder-drainage-transpapillary-drainage-or/)
- [Clinical efficacy of gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) in the treatment of refractory gastroparesis and predictors of outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis using surgical pyloroplasty as a comparator group](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-efficacy-of-gastric-per-oral-endoscopic-myotomy-g-poem-in-the-treatment/)
- [Comparison of tissue and molecular yield between fine-needle biopsy (FNB) and fine-needle aspiration (FNA): a randomized study](https://scholariq.org/papers/comparison-of-tissue-and-molecular-yield-between-fine-needle-biopsy-fnb-and-fine/)
- [Diaphragmatic Breathing Reduces Belching and Proton Pump Inhibitor Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms](https://scholariq.org/papers/diaphragmatic-breathing-reduces-belching-and-proton-pump-inhibitor-refractory/)
- [Gut and Metabolic Hormones Changes After Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Vs. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG)](https://scholariq.org/papers/gut-and-metabolic-hormones-changes-after-endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-esg-vs/)
- [Outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty; how does it compare to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/outcomes-of-endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-how-does-it-compare-to-laparoscopic/)
- [Lumen apposing metal stents in drainage of pancreatic walled-off necrosis, are they any better than plastic stents? A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published since the revised Atlanta classification of pancreatic fluid collections](https://scholariq.org/papers/lumen-apposing-metal-stents-in-drainage-of-pancreatic-walled-off-necrosis-are/)
- [Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and laparoscopic greater curve plication: do they differ at 2 years?](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy-and-laparoscopic/)
- [The effect of weight loss and exercise on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) following Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies (EBT) for obesity](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-weight-loss-and-exercise-on-health-related-quality-of-life-hrqol/)

## Researcher topics

- [Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes](https://scholariq.org/topics/bariatric-surgery-and-outcomes/)
- [Esophageal and GI Pathology](https://scholariq.org/topics/esophageal-and-gi-pathology/)
- [Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes](https://scholariq.org/topics/gastric-cancer-management-and-outcomes/)
- [Body Contouring and Surgery](https://scholariq.org/topics/body-contouring-and-surgery/)
- [Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment](https://scholariq.org/topics/gastrointestinal-bleeding-diagnosis-and-treatment/)

## Researcher university

- [Singapore General Hospital](https://scholariq.org/institutions/singapore-general-hospital/)

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