About Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy is Bangalore, India's leading Urologist, Uro-Oncologist, Andrologist, Kidney Transplant and Robotic Surgeon, with 30+ years of experience. He is Director of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Andrology, Transplant & Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road and Chairman of the Renal Sciences Specialty Council, Fortis Hospitals (India).
- 30+ years of surgical experience in urology, transplant and robotic surgery
- 3,000+ LASER TURP, 2,500+ RIRS/URS, 2,500+ kidney transplants, 75+ pancreas transplants
- Pioneer in Laser Urology — first to use Leonardo Diode and IPG Thulium lasers in India
- Topper — Mumbai University MCh Urology, 1995
- Multiple awards — ET Healthcare Urologist of the Year, Outlook Icon in Robotic & Transplant Surgery, Elets Innovative Healthcare Leader, Lifetime Achievement in Urology and Kidney Transplantation
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Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1989
- MS (General Surgery) — Seth K. M. School of Post Graduate Medicine and Research, Gujarat University, 1993
- MCh (Urology) — King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth G. S. Medical College, Mumbai, 1995 (Mumbai University Topper)
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Uro-Gynae-Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- FRCS (General Surgery) — QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- FMTS — QE II HSC, Halifax, Canada
- Fellowship of American Society of Transplantation (FASTS)
- FICS (Fellow of International College of Surgeons)
- Advanced Robotic Surgery Training — STAN Institute, Nancy, France
- Diploma in Robotic Surgery — University of Lorraine, France
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
- Urological Society of India (USI) — Member
- American Urological Association (AUA) — Member
- American Society of Transplantation — Fellow
- International College of Surgeons — Fellow (FICS)
- Royal College of Surgeons — FRCS (General Surgery)
- Director of Urology — SSIMS, Davangere
- Faculty — National DNB Urology Training Program
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Kidney Stones
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Adrenal Tumours
- End-Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Transplantation)
- Diabetes-Related Pancreas Failure (Pancreas Transplantation)
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Male Infertility
- Peyronie's Disease
- Urethral Stricture
- Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex
- Hypospadias (Primary and Redo)
- Gender Dysphoria (Gender Reassignment Surgery)
- Paediatric Urology Conditions
Sub-specialties
- Laser Urology: Pioneer of the Leonardo Diode and IPG Thulium lasers in India — a leading laser urologist in Bangalore, India.
- Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation: 2,500+ kidney and 75+ pancreas transplants; helped set up national kidney transplant programmes in West and East Africa and the Middle East.
- Robotic Urology: France-trained robotic surgeon; performed the world's first Robotic En-Bloc Kidney Transplant at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road.
- Uro-Oncology: Tata Memorial-trained fellowship; complex open, laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery.
- Andrology & Penile Implants: Flexible and inflatable penile prosthesis, penile lengthening, gender reassignment surgery.
- Reconstructive & Paediatric Urology: Exstrophy-epispadias repair, redo hypospadias surgery, artificial sphincter insertion.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Laser TURP (Holmium, Thulium, Diode Laser Prostate Surgery)
- RIRS / Flexible Ureteroscopy
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Transplantation (Living and Cadaveric)
- Robot-Assisted En-Bloc Kidney Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
- Robotic Partial / Radical Nephrectomy
- Robotic Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion
- Penile Implant Surgery (Flexible & Inflatable)
- Penile Lengthening Surgery
- Gender Reassignment Surgery
- Exstrophy-Epispadias Repair
- Redo Hypospadias Surgery
- Artificial Sphincter Insertion
- Urethroplasty
- Paediatric Renal Transplantation
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore — Director, Urology, Uro-Oncology, Andrology, Transplant & Robotic Surgery (Present)
- Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore — Consultant (Present)
- Fortis Hospitals India — Chairman, Renal Sciences Specialty Council (Present)
- Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore — Consultant (Present)
- SSIMS, Davangere — Director of Urology, Professor and Faculty (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Lalitha Healthcare Private Limited — Director, Urology and Transplant Surgery (past)
- KEM Hospital, Mumbai — MCh Urology Fellow (1993–1995)
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Fellow, Uro-Gynae-Oncology
- QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Canada — FRCS and Transplantation Fellow
- Consultancy in West Africa, East Africa and the Middle East — set up kidney transplant programmes
Academic & Research Roles
- Professor of Urology and Director of Urology — SSIMS, Davangere
- Faculty — National DNB Urology Training Program
- Invited speaker at scientific meetings in over 20 countries
- Multiple publications in national and international peer-reviewed urology journals
- Editorial contributor to textbook chapters on urology
Key Achievements
- 30+ years of surgical experience
- 3,000+ LASER TURP procedures; 2,500+ RIRS/URS; 2,500+ kidney transplants; 75+ pancreas transplants
- Performed the world's first Robotic En-Bloc Kidney Transplant at Fortis Bannerghatta Road
- Pioneer of Leonardo Diode and IPG Thulium laser urology in India
- Set up kidney transplant programmes in West and East Africa and the Middle East
- Mumbai University Topper — MCh Urology, 1995
- Invited speaker in 20+ countries
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Urologist of the Year — ET Healthcare Awards
- Icon in Robotic and Transplant Surgery — Outlook Business Achievers Awards
- Most Innovative Healthcare Leader — Elets Healthcare Innovation Awards
- Lifetime Achievement in Urology and Kidney Transplantation
- Topper — Mumbai University MCh Urology Exam, 1995
- FRCS (General Surgery) — Royal College of Surgeons
- World's First Robotic En-Bloc Kidney Transplant (team lead, Fortis Bannerghatta Road)
Professional Memberships
- Urological Society of India (USI)
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- American Society of Transplantation — Fellow
- International College of Surgeons — Fellow (FICS)
- Royal College of Surgeons — FRCS
- European Association of Urology
- Society of International Urology
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Pathak N, Keshavamurthy M, Rao K, Tabrez S, Balaiah Aswathaiya M. "A rare case of tubercular recto-prostatic urethral fistula with tuberculous orchitis." Urology Case Reports. 2020 Nov;33.
- Krishnappa P, Keshavamurthy M, Tabrez S, Harinatha S, Balaiah Aswathaiya M. "Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma — A rare histology." Urology Case Reports. 2020 Nov;33.
- Tabrez S, Keshavamurthy M, et al. Book chapter — "Urinary Tract Calculi." In: Urogynecology Simplified (1st Edition). Jaypee Publications.
- Multiple publications in national and international peer-reviewed urology, transplant and robotic surgery journals.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Robotic en-bloc kidney transplantation
- Laser urology and stone disease outcomes
- Kidney and pancreas transplantation outcomes
- Paediatric urological reconstruction
- Penile prosthesis and andrology
- Global capacity-building in transplant medicine
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Urology Consultation | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 | $18 – $42 |
| Laser TURP (Thulium / Holmium) | ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $2,150 – $4,200 |
| RIRS / PCNL (Kidney Stones) | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,20,000 | $1,200 – $2,640 |
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy | ₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 | $4,200 – $7,800 |
| Robotic Kidney Transplantation | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $12,000 – $21,600 |
| Conventional Kidney Transplant | ₹8,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $9,600 – $16,800 |
| Pancreas Transplantation | ₹15,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| Penile Implant Surgery (Inflatable) | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
*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. Mohan Keshavamurthy use in Urologist and Andrologist treatment?
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy uses cutting-edge technologies including Thulium and Holmium laser urology, robotic-assisted uro-oncology, robotic en-bloc kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, inflatable penile prosthesis implantation and complex paediatric urological reconstruction — delivering world-class urology and andrology care in Bangalore, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy specialize in treating?
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy specialises in kidney stones, enlarged prostate, prostate / bladder / kidney / testicular / penile cancer, end-stage renal disease (kidney transplant), diabetes-related pancreas failure (pancreas transplant), erectile dysfunction, male infertility, Peyronie's disease, urethral stricture, exstrophy-epispadias, hypospadias and gender dysphoria — making him one of the best urologists and andrologists in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy?
Appointments with Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy 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. Mohan Keshavamurthy?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy, 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. Mohan Keshavamurthy offer second opinions for Urologist and Andrologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert urologist, andrologist, kidney transplant and robotic surgeon in Bangalore, India.


















