Dr. George P. Abraham

About Dr. George P. Abraham

Dr. George P. Abraham (1948–2025) was a pioneering Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, with over 40 years of clinical excellence and a landmark legacy as Kerala's first cadaveric kidney transplant surgeon.

40+ years of clinical experience; 3,300+ renal transplants performed; 15,000+ endourological procedures; 8,500+ PCNL cases; 12,000+ URS and TURP cases
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology); FRCS — Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow; Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery — Germany
Third surgeon worldwide to perform a living donor laparoscopic renal transplant
First to perform Kerala's cadaveric kidney transplant, PCNL, and 3D laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Organised India's first 3D Laparoscopic Urology Workshop ("3D Lapendofusion")
Awards: Bharat Chikitsak Ratan Award, Bharat Vikas Ratna Award, Lifetime Health Achievement Award

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Kerala
MS — General Surgery
MCh — Urology

Fellowships & Special Training

FRCS — Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery — Germany
Training in Cadaveric Kidney Transplantation — Guest Hospital, Madras (under Dr. Jayachandran)
Training in Renal Transplantation — Government Medical College, Kozhikode (under Prof. Dr. Roy Chally)

Certifications & Accreditations

National Board-Affiliated Postgraduate Teacher (3 years)
Past Joint Secretary — Urological Association of Kerala (UAK) (1991–1995; 2000–2003)
Past Vice President — Urological Association of Kerala (2007–2009)

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

End-Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Transplantation)
Kidney & Ureteral Stones
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Urological Cancers (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplantation
Laparoscopic Urological Conditions

Sub-specialties

Renal Transplantation (Living & Cadaveric): Third surgeon worldwide to perform a living donor laparoscopic renal transplant — performed 3,300+ transplants over a 40-year career.
Endourology: Pioneered PCNL and advanced endourological procedures in Kerala — 8,500+ PCNL cases and 12,000+ URS cases performed.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Laparoscopic Renal Transplantation (Living Donor)
Cadaveric Kidney Transplant
ABO-Incompatible Renal Transplant
PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
URS (Ureteroscopy)
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate)
Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
3D Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. George P. Abraham can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, Kerala — Head of Department & Senior Consultant, Urology & Renal Transplant (Held until 2025)

Past Affiliations

Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala — Training in urology under Prof. Roy Chally
Guest Hospital, Madras — Renal transplantation training under Dr. Jayachandran

Academic & Research Roles

National Board-Affiliated Postgraduate Teacher (3 years)
Organiser — India's first 3D Laparoscopic Urology Workshop ("3D Lapendofusion")
Faculty — National and international urology workshops and training programmes

Key Achievements

3,300+ renal transplants performed over 40-year career
Third surgeon worldwide — living donor laparoscopic renal transplant
First in Kerala — cadaveric kidney transplant, PCNL, 3D laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Bharat Chikitsak Ratan Award; Bharat Vikas Ratna Award; Lifetime Health Achievement Award
Organised India's first 3D Laparoscopic Urology Workshop

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Bharat Chikitsak Ratan Award
Bharat Vikas Ratna Award
Lifetime Health Achievement Award

Professional Memberships

Urological Association of Kerala (UAK) — Past Joint Secretary & Vice President
FICS — Fellow, International College of Surgeons
FRCS — Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Publications on laparoscopic management of lower ureteral strictures and percutaneous approaches for calyceal stones in national and international urology journals. Full citation list available via VPS Lakeshore Hospital archives.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Advanced endourological approaches for complex kidney stone disease
Laparoscopic and 3D-guided renal transplantation techniques
Patient education on urinary stones and prostate health prevention

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Urology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Kidney Transplant (Living Donor)	₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000	$9,600 – $18,000
PCNL (Kidney Stone)	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,50,000	$1,200 – $3,000
TURP (Prostate)	₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000	$960 – $2,400
Laparoscopic Urological Surgery	₹1,20,000 – ₹3,00,000	$1,440 – $3,600

*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 did Dr. George P. Abraham use in Urology treatment?

Dr. George P. Abraham was a pioneer in 3D laparoscopic urology, laparoscopic living donor renal transplantation, PCNL, and advanced endourological procedures. He organised India's first 3D Laparoscopic Urology Workshop and trained generations of urologists in Kerala and across India.

2. What conditions did Dr. George P. Abraham specialize in treating?

Dr. George P. Abraham specialised in renal transplantation (living and cadaveric), kidney stones (PCNL, URS), BPH, and urological cancers. He was among the most experienced renal transplant surgeons in Kochi and South India, with 3,300+ kidney transplants to his credit.

3. How do I book an appointment at VPS Lakeshore Hospital Urology Department?

Appointments at VPS Lakeshore Hospital Urology Department can be arranged directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment at VPS Lakeshore Hospital?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, 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 VPS Lakeshore Hospital offer second opinions for Urology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their urological or renal transplant diagnosis with urology experts at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, India.

About Dr. George P. Abraham