Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai – India
About Dr. Shyam Varma
Dr. Shyam Varma is a Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH), Mumbai, with over 26 years of clinical experience. Trained at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC/Sion Hospital, MCh Urology) and KEM Hospital (MS General Surgery), with a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Urology and Renal Transplant from Uro-Care Foundation, Kochi & Aesculap, Germany, he has performed 400+ renal transplants and 1,750+ RIRS and HOLEP surgeries.
- 26+ years of clinical experience in Urology, Robotic Surgery, and Renal Transplantation
- MBBS — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai; MS — KEM Hospital & GSMC, Mumbai (2003); MCh Urology — LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai (2008)
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Urology & Renal Transplant — Uro-Care Foundation, Kochi & Aesculap, Germany
- 400+ renal transplants performed (including laparoscopic donor and recipient); 1,750+ RIRS and HOLEP surgeries
- 99% patient recommendation rate; Top Doctor South 2022 — India Today Rising Star Award & Times of India Rising Star Award
- Among the few surgeons in India to have performed laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for renal transplant
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion, Mumbai University — 1999
- MS — General Surgery — King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (GSMC), Mumbai — 2003
- MCh — Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion, Mumbai — 2008
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Advanced 3D Laparoscopic Urology and Renal Transplant — Uro-Care Foundation, Kochi & Aesculap, Germany — 2014–2015
Certifications & Accreditations
- Maharashtra Medical Council Registration (Reg. No. 89568)
- Life Member — South Zone Chapter, Urological Society of India
- Life Member — West Zone Urological Society of India
- Member — Indian Society of Transplantation
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
- Prostate Enlargement (BPH) & Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
- Bladder Cancer
- Renal Failure (Requiring Kidney Transplant)
- Urinary Incontinence (Female & Male)
- Hypospadias & Paediatric Urology
- Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF)
- Male Infertility & Erectile Dysfunction
- Urethral Stricture Disease
Sub-specialties
- Renal Transplantation (Laparoscopic): One of the few surgeons in India performing laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for renal transplant — completed 400+ transplants including laparoscopic recipient and donor procedures — a premier renal transplant surgeon in Mumbai for international patients seeking kidney transplant in India.
- Laser Urology (HOLEP & RIRS): Completed 1,750+ RIRS and HOLEP surgeries — among India's busiest laser urologists for prostate and kidney stone laser treatment in Mumbai.
- Robotic & Laparoscopic Uro-oncology: Experienced in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers — offering patients minimally invasive cancer treatment at KDAH, Mumbai.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Renal Transplantation (Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy & Recipient Surgery)
- HOLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate)
- RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Kidney Stones)
- PCNL & Mini-PCNL (Stone Surgery)
- Robotic / Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Open & Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy
- TOT / TVT (Incontinence Surgery)
- AV Fistula Surgery (500+ cases)
- Penile Implant Surgery (40+ cases)
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Shyam Varma can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH), Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra — Consultant Robotic Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon — Present
Past Affiliations
- Pace Hospitals and Continental Hospital, Hyderabad — Laparoscopic Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon — 2015–2023
- Mediciti Hospitals and Care Hospitals, Hyderabad — Laparoscopic Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon — 2012–2014
- KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad — Laparoscopic Urologist — 2010–2012
- Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad — Initial consultant role (Past)
- Uro-Care Foundation, Kochi — Fellowship, Advanced Laparoscopic Urology & Renal Transplant — 2014–2015
Academic & Research Roles
- Published research in Journal of Endourology and other peer-reviewed urology journals
- Regular conference presenter at national and international urology meetings
Key Achievements
- 400+ renal transplants including laparoscopic donor and recipient surgery
- 1,750+ RIRS and HOLEP laser surgeries performed
- 400+ robotic urology surgeries
- 500+ AV fistula surgeries; 40+ laparoscopic donor nephrectomies; 40+ penile implant surgeries
- Top Doctor South 2022 — India Today Rising Star Award
- Times of India Rising Star Award — South India and Hyderabad
- 99% patient recommendation rate (verified reviews)
- 2nd Prize — Poster Presentation, 18th West Zone Annual Conference (USI), Goa — 2007
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Top Doctor South 2022 — India Today Rising Star Award
- Rising Star Award — Times of India, South India and Hyderabad
- 2nd Prize — Poster Presentation, 18th West Zone Annual Conference, Urological Society of India (USI), Goa — 2007
Professional Memberships
- Urological Society of India (USI) — South Zone Life Member
- West Zone Urological Society of India — Life Member
- Indian Society of Transplantation
- Maharashtra Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Sawant AJS, Patwardhan SK, Attar MI, Varma R, Bansal U. "Suprapubic Cystostomy Using Optical Urethrotome in Female Patients." Journal of Endourology. August 2009;23(8):1325–1327.
- Additional publications and poster presentations at national urology conferences (full list not publicly available).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Laparoscopic renal transplant outcomes — donor and recipient perspectives
- HOLEP and laser prostatectomy for large gland BPH
- Robotic surgery in uro-oncology — comparative outcomes with open surgery
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Urology Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 | $12 – $24 |
| Kidney Transplant (Laparoscopic) | ₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $9,600 – $18,000 |
| HOLEP (Laser Prostate Surgery) | ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $960 – $2,400 |
| RIRS (Retrograde Laser Kidney Stone Surgery) | ₹60,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $720 – $1,800 |
| Robotic / Laparoscopic Nephrectomy | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,50,000 | $3,000 – $6,600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Shyam Varma use in Urology and Renal Transplant?
Dr. Shyam Varma uses robotic-assisted urological surgery, laparoscopic donor and recipient renal transplant, HOLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate), RIRS (retrograde laser stone surgery), PCNL, Mini-PCNL, AV fistula creation, and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy.
2. What conditions does Dr. Shyam Varma specialise in treating?
Dr. Shyam Varma specialises in renal failure requiring kidney transplantation, kidney stones, prostate enlargement and prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, urinary incontinence, male infertility, and hypospadias. Patients seeking best renal transplant surgeon in Mumbai or laser urology specialist in India consult him regularly.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Shyam Varma?
Appointments with Dr. Shyam Varma can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Shyam Varma?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Shyam Varma, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Shyam Varma offer second opinions for Urology and Renal Transplant cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations are available for patients wishing to review kidney failure management, transplant candidacy, or urological cancer surgical plans with an experienced robotic urologist and renal transplant specialist in Mumbai, India.
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