KIMS Global, Trivandrum – India
About Dr. Renu Thomas
Dr. Renu Thomas is the Senior Consultant & Head of the Department of Urology at KIMSHEALTH (KIMS Global), Trivandrum, with over 16 years of experience and nearly 400 renal transplantations performed. He leads the renal transplantation programme at KIMS with results matching international standards and is a triple-postgraduate (MS, DNB, MCh) specialist also active in the European, American and Indian urological associations.
- 16+ years of experience in Urology and Renal Transplantation
- MBBS — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- MS (General Surgery) — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 2003
- DNB (General Surgery) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2003
- MCh (Urology) — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, 2003
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- MS (General Surgery) — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 2003
- DNB (General Surgery) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2003
- MCh (Urology) — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, 2003
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialised training in Renal Transplantation (nearly 400 transplants performed)
- Specialised training in Endourology (PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC)
- Specialised training in Laparoscopic Urology
- Specialised training in Laser Urological Surgery
- Specialised training in ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
- Specialised training in Uro-Oncology (Kidney, Prostate and Urinary Bladder Cancer)
- Operating Faculty for Live Renal Transplantation Surgery — Annual Conference of Transplant Section, Urological Society of India, Kochi, May 2025
Certifications & Accreditations
- Kerala Medical Council Registration
- Urological Society of India — Life Member
- South Zone Urological Association of India — Life Member
- Urological Association of Kerala — Life Member
- American Urological Association — Member
- European Association of Urology — Member
- Indian Medical Association — Life Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- End-Stage Renal Disease (Renal Transplantation)
- Kidney Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi)
- Ureteric & Bladder Stones
- Urethral Stricture Disease
- Urinary Incontinence (incl. Stress Urinary Incontinence)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Frequency / Overactive Bladder
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Female Urology
- Adrenal Lesions (incl. Giant Adrenal Pseudocyst in Pregnancy)
Sub-specialties
- Renal Transplantation: Nearly 400 renal transplantations performed — leading the renal transplantation programme at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum with international-standard outcomes — Operating Faculty for Live Renal Transplantation Surgery at the USI Transplant Section Conference, Kochi, May 2025 — a leading Renal Transplant specialist in Trivandrum / Kerala, India for international patients.
- Endourology & Laser Stone Surgery: Comprehensive endourology including PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC, ESWL and laser stone surgery.
- Uro-Oncology & Laparoscopic Urology: Specialised in endourological and laparoscopic surgeries for cancers of the kidney, prostate and urinary bladder, plus open prostatectomy, TURP, TURBT and laser prostatectomy — relevant for international patients researching the best urologist in India.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Renal Transplantation
- Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
- Endourologic Surgery (PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC)
- ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
- Laser Prostatectomy
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate)
- Open Prostatectomy
- TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour)
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Kidney, Prostate and Bladder Cancer
- Urethral Stricture Repair / Urethroplasty
- URSL (Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy)
- Diagnostic & Therapeutic Cystoscopy
- Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) for Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Prostatic Artery Embolization for BPH
- Ex Vivo Ureteroscopy for Renal Calculi in Cadaveric Donor Kidney
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Renu Thomas can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Senior Consultant & Head of Department — Department of Urology, KIMSHEALTH (KIMS Global), P.B. No. 1, Anayara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695029, Kerala, India (since 2007, Present)
Past Affiliations
- Sree Gokulam Medical College, Trivandrum — Consultant Urologist (1 year)
- Lourdes Hospital, Ernakulam — Junior Consultant Urologist (6 months)
- Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram — MCh (Urology) Trainee (until 2003)
- Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram — MBBS Trainee
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — MS Trainee (until 2003)
- National Board of Examinations, New Delhi — DNB Trainee (until 2003)
Academic & Research Roles
- Operating Faculty for Live Renal Transplantation Surgery — Annual Conference of Transplant Section, Urological Society of India, Kochi, May 2025
- Active member of Urological Society of India, South Zone Urological Association of India and Urological Association of Kerala
- Active member of American Urological Association and European Association of Urology
- Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications
- Active patient educator — Day Care Surgery in Urology, Urinary Incontinence, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Prostate
Key Achievements
- Nearly 400 renal transplantations performed — programme outcomes match international standards
- Senior Consultant & Head of the Department of Urology at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum (since 2007)
- Triple postgraduate qualification — MS PGIMER Chandigarh, DNB and MCh — all completed in 2003
- Operating Faculty for live renal transplantation surgery at the USI Transplant Section Conference, Kochi, May 2025
- Best Paper Prize at Urological Association of Kerala conference, Thrissur, October 2004
- Multilingual practice — Malayalam, English and Hindi
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Best Paper Prize — Urological Association of Kerala conference, Thrissur, October 2004 (paper on stenting following uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy)
- Operating Faculty for Live Renal Transplantation Surgery — USI Transplant Section Conference, Kochi, May 2025
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications in international and Indian medical journals
- Co-author of paper presented at Indian Society of Organ Transplantation conference, Malaysia, November 2003
- Paper presentations at Urological Society of India conferences (Ahmedabad, January 2005)
Professional Memberships
- Urological Society of India — Life Member
- South Zone Urological Association of India — Life Member
- Urological Association of Kerala — Life Member
- American Urological Association
- European Association of Urology
- Indian Medical Association — Life Member
- Kerala Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Sasikumar A, Joy A, Pillai AMR, Oommen KE, Somarajan S, Raman VK, Thomas R, Dinesh D. "Gallium 68-PSMA PET/CT for lesion characterization in suspected cases of prostate carcinoma." Nuclear Medicine Communications, November 2018, 39(11): 1013–1021.
- Thomas R, Minz M, Singh B, Heer M, Kashyap R. "Role of post-dose cyclosporine monitoring in living renal transplant recipients." Transplantation Proceedings 36: 2104, 2004.
- Khan T, Sabu B, Ranganayaki V, Rafeekha P, Thomas R. "Management of giant adrenal pseudocyst in pregnancy — A unique approach and review of literature." Obstetric Medicine 2023 Mar; 16(1): 52–55.
- Thomas R, Vipin Das PR. "Ex vivo URS for removal of bilateral renal calculi in cadaveric kidney donor prior to transplant." IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 2016, 16(10): 73–75.
- Deori R, Neelakandan D, Algud SM, Thomas R, Yadav MK, Vaidya AN. "Prostatic Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Retrospective Single-Center Study." Cureus 2024 Nov 5; 16(11): e73064.
- Ameer KA, Thomas R, Sureshkumar VK, Deepak V, Srikanth P, Arjun P, Nair V, Sahadulla MI, Thomas M. "An unusual complication of a common gynaecological procedure." J Assoc Physicians India 2013 Jul; 61(7): 490–2.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Renal transplantation outcomes
- Endourology and stone disease
- Uro-oncology (kidney, prostate, bladder)
- Prostatic Artery Embolization for BPH
- Adrenal disease in pregnancy
- Stress urinary incontinence
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Urology Consultation | ₹600 – ₹1,500 | $8 – $18 |
| Renal Transplantation (Living Donor) | ₹6,50,000 – ₹13,00,000 | $7,800 – $15,600 |
| Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) | ₹1,30,000 – ₹2,80,000 | $1,560 – $3,360 |
| RIRS / URS Laser Stone Surgery | ₹1,30,000 – ₹2,80,000 | $1,560 – $3,360 |
| ESWL (per session) | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 | $180 – $480 |
| TURP / Laser Prostatectomy | ₹1,30,000 – ₹2,80,000 | $1,560 – $3,360 |
| Radical Prostatectomy | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,600 – $7,200 |
| Radical Nephrectomy / Cystectomy | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $3,600 – $8,400 |
| Urethroplasty / Stricture Repair | ₹1,30,000 – ₹3,00,000 | $1,560 – $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 does Dr. Renu Thomas use in Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist treatment?
Dr. Renu Thomas uses some of India's most advanced urology technologies including modern renal transplantation (with international-standard outcomes), modern laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, modern endourology (PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC), modern ESWL and laser stone surgery, modern TURP, modern laser prostatectomy, modern laparoscopic surgery for kidney/prostate/bladder cancer, modern Prostatic Artery Embolization for BPH, and modern Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) for stress urinary incontinence. Virtual second opinions are also available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Renu Thomas specialize in treating?
Dr. Renu Thomas specialises in end-stage renal disease (renal transplantation), kidney cancer, prostate cancer, urinary bladder cancer, testicular cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), kidney stones, ureteric and bladder stones, urethral stricture disease, urinary incontinence (including stress urinary incontinence), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, female urology, and adrenal lesions — making him a leading Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist in Trivandrum / Kerala, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Renu Thomas?
Appointments with Dr. Renu Thomas 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. Renu Thomas?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Renu Thomas, 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. Renu Thomas offer second opinions for Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with the Senior Consultant & Head of Urology at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum — who has performed nearly 400 renal transplantations — particularly relevant for renal transplantation, advanced endourology, uro-oncology and complex prostate / stone disease cases.
KIMS Global, Trivandrum - India
