Dr Pradeep Rao

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• DNB — General Surgery — Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, University of Mumbai
• DNB — Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery — Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad, Gujarat, India, 2000

Fellowships & Special Training

• FRCS — Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 1995
• Visiting Fellowship — Laparoscopic Urology — Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (with Dr. Inderbir Gill — one of the world's leading laparoscopic urologists), 2000
• Diploma — Laparoscopic Urology — University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France, 2001
• FICS — Fellow, International College of Surgeons — Urology Division, 2004
• Honorary FRCS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (conferred for contributions to the field of urology)
• Robotic Surgery Training — Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad & USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Faculty Member — MPUH Nadiad & Jayramdas Patel Academic Centre, MPUH (since 2010)

Certifications & Accreditations

• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
• FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Honorary FRCS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• FICS — International College of Surgeons
• Member — Urological Society of India (USI)
• Member — West Zone Chapter of USI
• Member — Society of Endourology

Major Conditions Treated

• Kidney Stones (PCNL, URS, Laser — Expert Endourology)
• Bladder Cancer (TURBT, Radical Cystectomy with Neobladder / Ileal Conduit)
• Prostate Cancer (Robotic/Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy)
• Kidney Cancer (Robotic/Laparoscopic Nephrectomy)
• Urothelial Tumours
• BPH / Enlarged Prostate (Laser Prostatectomy, TURP)
• Urinary Strictures (Urethroplasty)
• Paediatric Urology (Pyeloplasty, Orchidopexy, Urinary Tract Reconstruction)
• Urinary Fistulae (Urovesicular Fistula)
• Urinary Tract Obstruction

Sub-specialties

• Cleveland Clinic-Trained Laparoscopic & Robotic Urologist (with Dr. Inderbir Gill): Visiting Fellowship in Laparoscopic Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2000) — training under Dr. Inderbir Gill, one of the world's most celebrated laparoscopic and robotic urological surgeons. Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology, University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France (2001). One of India's earliest urologists to perform laparoscopies, and pioneer of Single-Port Laparoscopy (R-Port) in India (first cases May 2007). Robotic surgery training at MPUH Nadiad and USC Los Angeles. Faculty at MPUH Nadiad since 2010.
• FRCS Edinburgh + Honorary FRCS Glasgow — Dual Royal College Honours: FRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1995) + Honorary Fellowship conferred by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for contributions to urology — a rare dual Royal College distinction that places Dr. Pradeep Rao among the most internationally recognised urologists in India. FICS (International College of Surgeons) additionally acknowledges his global surgical standing.
• Endourology & Stone Disease — MPUH-Trained Expert: DNB Urology from Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH), Nadiad — India's and Asia's most specialised urology hospital. Special interests include Stone Disease (PCNL, ESWL, URS), Endourology, and Laparoscopic Uro-Oncology. Awards: Dr. R. Seetharaman Essay Prize (USI) and Dr. G.M. Phadke Travelling Fellowship (USI). 99% patient ratings. Multiple indexed international publications including in BJU International and Journal of Endourology.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery (R-Port) — Pioneer in India
• Robotic Radical Prostatectomy / Nephrectomy / Pyeloplasty
• Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy (Neobladder / Ileal Conduit)
• PCNL / ESWL (Kidney Stones)
• Flexible URS / RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)
• Laser Prostatectomy (KTP, HoLEP)
• Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (Transumbilical — Scarless)
• Paediatric Laparoscopic Orchidopexy and Pyeloplasty
• Augmentation Cystoplasty (Laparoscopic)
• Vascular Access for HD (AV Fistula)

Current Affiliations

• Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — Consultant, Urology, Present
• Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant, Urology, Present
• Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai — Director & Head, Department of Urology, Present

Past Affiliations

• Mamata Hospital, Dombivli — Head, Department of Urology (past)
• Jupiter Hospital, Thane — Consulting Urologist (past)
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA — Visiting Fellow (Laparoscopic Urology, 2000)
• University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France — Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology (2001)
• MPUH Nadiad — DNB Resident (Urology, 2000) and Faculty Member (since 2010)

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty Member — Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH) Nadiad & Jayramdas Patel Academic Centre (since 2010)
• Multiple publications in national and international journals — including BJU International and Journal of Endourology
• Pioneer — Single-Port Laparoscopy (R-Port) in India (first cases May 2007)
• Initial Clinical Trials — LMA Stonebreaker (October 2005); BackStop device

Key Achievements

• 26+ years of specialist urology experience
• FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 1995
• Honorary FRCS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Visiting Fellowship — Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA (with Dr. Inderbir Gill), 2000
• Diploma in Laparoscopic Urology — University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France, 2001
• Pioneer — Single-Port Laparoscopy (R-Port) in India (2007)
• Faculty Member — MPUH Nadiad (since 2010)
• Awards: Dr. R. Seetharaman Essay Prize (USI); Dr. G.M. Phadke Travelling Fellowship (USI); 99% patient ratings

National & International Awards

• Dr. R. Seetharaman Essay Prize — Urological Society of India (USI)
• Dr. G.M. Phadke Travelling Fellowship — Urological Society of India (USI)
• Honorary Fellowship — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (conferred for contributions to urology)

Professional Memberships

• Honorary FRCS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FICS — International College of Surgeons
• MNAMS — National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Urological Society of India (USI)
• West Zone Chapter of USI
• Society of Endourology

Published Papers (Selected)

• Rane A, Kommu SS, Kandaswamy SV, Rao P, Aron M, Kumar R, Gupta N. "Initial evaluation of a new pneumatic intracorporeal lithotripter." BJU International, 2007 Sep; 100(3):629–32.
• Desai MM, Rao PP, Aron M, Pascal-Haber G, Desai MR, Mishra S, Kaouk JH, Gill IS. "Scarless single port transumbilical nephrectomy and pyeloplasty: first clinical report." Journal of Endourology.
• "Cost Effectiveness of ESWL vs PCNL for renal calculi <2 cms: An Indian Perspective." Indian Journal of Urology, September 2001.
• "Laparoscopic Augmentation Cystoplasty using Duplex Ureters." Indian Journal of Urology, October 2002.
• "Evolution of the R-Port, Single Port Laparoscopy." Journal of Endourology, October 2007.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Laparoscopic and robotic uro-oncology
• Single-port and minimally invasive urology
• Endourology and stone management

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