Rahul Karna

Rahul Karna is a Medical Fellow at the Medicine - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Division of the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on endoscopic techniques, biliary diseases, and systematic reviews in gastrointestinal disorders.

• Key Research Areas:Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopic Surgery, Systematic Reviews, Medical Devices

His recent work includes meta-analyses of endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal lesions, studies on interval cholecystectomy outcomes after EUS-guided gallbladder drainage, and evaluations of post-pyloric feeding methods. He has collaborated extensively on topics like IgG4-related cholecystitis and anastomotic stenosis management.

2025 publications highlight advancements in endoscopic full-thickness resection devices, prophylactic defect closure techniques, and comparative studies of medical devices in gastrointestinal procedures. His research leverages large observational databases and systematic analyses to improve clinical outcomes in complex GI cases.