India has emerged as a global leader in robotic-assisted prostate surgery, with more than 180 da Vinci robotic surgical systems now installed across the country's leading hospitals, and over 950 trained robotic surgeons performing robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and related procedures each year. Outcomes are strong: published five year disease free survival rates for organ confined (early stage) prostate cancer treated with RARP range from 90 to 95%, closely mirroring benchmarks at leading centers in the USA and UK.
Combined with a cost advantage of roughly 70 to 85% compared to the USA and 60 to 75% compared to the UK, India has become a leading destination for patients seeking Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP).
Choosing the right robotic prostate surgeon is a life changing decision, whether you're facing localized or locally advanced prostate cancer, considering nerve sparing surgery, or exploring surgical options for BPH. This article introduces 10 of India's top robotic prostate surgery specialists to help you make a confident, informed choice.
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Top 10 Robotic Prostate Surgeons in India for International Patients
1. Dr. Himanshu Sharma
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre
Specialization: Urologist and Robotic Surgeon
Experience: 16+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Himanshu Sharma brings over 16 years of experience and 65,000+ consultations to his practice as a uro-oncology and kidney transplant specialist at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai. He holds an MBBS, an MS in General Surgery, and a DNB in Urology, and completed a robotic uro-oncology and kidney transplantation fellowship under the Vattikuti Foundation, a collaborative program spanning Michigan and New Delhi. His practice covers robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer, robotic radical cystectomy, and robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, alongside advanced laser treatments for prostate enlargement. He is one of the few urologists globally offering UroLift, a technique aimed at preserving sexual function in men with prostate enlargement, and he is a member of the American Urological Association, SELSI, and the Urological Society of India.
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2. Dr. Vikram Sharma
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital:Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)
Specialization: Urology and Robotic Urology
Experience: 39+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Vikram Sharma is an internationally recognized urologist with over three decades of experience, more than 130,000 consultations, and 15,000+ surgeries to date. As Director of Urology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplant Surgery and Head of the Robotic Urological Surgery Program at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, he leads one of India's most established robotic urology programmes. A pioneer in endourology, he introduced GreenLight Laser prostate treatment to India and founded the country's first dedicated Andrology Centre. He also serves as a Visiting Professor of Urology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and is a frequent speaker at national and international urology conferences.
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3. Dr. Waheed Zaman
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Specialization: Urology and Renal Transplant
Experience: 30+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Waheed Zaman, Director of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, brings more than three decades of experience to complex urological and transplant care. He trained internationally at SGPGI Lucknow, the University of Strasbourg (France), and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (USA), where he built his expertise in robotic urology. He has performed over 600 kidney transplants independently and assisted in more than 1,000 more, alongside tens of thousands of urological surgeries including robotic prostate surgery, HoLEP, and laser lithotripsy. His accolades include the Best Urologist North Zone award from the Economic Times (2022), and he holds memberships in the Urological Society of India, the American Urological Association, and the World Endourology Society.
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4. Dr. Deepak Raghavan
Location: Chennai
Hospital:Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Specialization: Urology, Transplant and Robotic Surgeon
Experience: 21+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Deepak Raghavan is a Consultant in Urology, Transplant, and Robotic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 21+ years of experience. He holds a DNB in Urology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. His practice covers robotic urology for both benign and malignant disease, renal transplantation, and complex laparoscopic urological procedures. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to robotic surgery and actively participates in global medical forums, reflecting his standing in the field.
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5. Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy
Location: Bengaluru
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Specialization: Urology
Experience: 26+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy is Principal Director of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Andrology, Transplant & Robotic Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, with over 26 years of experience, 100,000+ consultations, and 11,000+ surgeries. He holds an MS, an MCh in Urology, and an FRCS, along with fellowships in Transplantation Surgery (Canada) and Urogynaec Oncology. Recognized as a pioneer of laser urology in India, he has performed over 3,000 LASER TURP procedures and more than 2,500 kidney transplants, and has been a driving force behind the adoption of robotic surgery techniques in the country. His accolades include National Urologist of the Year (Economic Times Healthcare Awards) and the Icon in Robotic & Transplant Surgery award from Outlook Business Achievers.
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6. Dr. Sanjay Gogoi
Location: Gurugram
Hospital: Medanta: The Medicity
Specialization: Urology
Experience: 25+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Sanjay Gogoi is Chairman of Urology at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, with over 25 years of experience, 75,000+ consultations, and 6,000+ surgeries. He trained in robotic surgery at the da Vinci Training Center in California and has performed over 1,000 renal transplants, including complex cases such as transplants in rehabilitated bladders and robotic kidney transplants in high BMI patients. His robotic expertise extends to procedures for benign and malignant disease of the kidney, bladder, prostate, and adrenal glands, alongside advanced reconstructive urology. His accolades include the President's Gold Medal from the Urological Society of India and an Honorary Lecturer title from University College London Hospitals.
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7. Dr. Rajeev Sood
Location: Gurugram
Hospital: Marengo Asia Hospital
Specialization: Urology and Renal Transplantation
Experience: 30+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Rajeev Sood is Chairman of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram, with over 30 years of experience, 140,000+ consultations, and 3,000+ successful renal transplants. A triple Gold Medalist from AFMC Pune and AIIMS New Delhi, he served in India's Armed Forces for over 23 years, where he performed the country's first cadaver renal transplant and first laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy within the Armed Forces. He launched the HoLEP procedure in India in 1999 and introduced the High Energy GreenLight Laser Prostatectomy programme in 2003, and holds the Vishisht Seva Medal for his service. His expertise spans renal transplantation, uro-oncology, penile implantation, and laparoscopic urology.
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8. Dr. Shailesh Raina
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
Specialization: Urology
Experience: 40+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Shailesh Raina is Director of the Department of Urology at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, with over 40 years of experience, 175,000+ consultations, and 12,000+ surgeries. Trained at AFMC Pune and the Institute of Urology, University of London, he has pursued advanced overseas training including robotic surgery at the OLV Robotic Surgery Institute (Belgium) and the da Vinci Surgical System programme at IRCAD (France). He was the first in India to use the HPS 120W and 180W GreenLight Laser for prostate enlargement, helped establish Jaslok's Stone Clinic in 1989, and has been a long standing faculty member for the DNB programme in Urology. His decades of pioneering work make him one of the most experienced urologists treating international patients today.
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9. Dr. Shailendra Kumar Goel
Location: Noida
Hospital: Fortis Hospital
Specialization: Urology and Kidney Transplant
Experience: 23+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Shailendra Kumar Goel is Director of Urology and Kidney Transplant at Fortis Hospital, Noida, with over 23 years of experience, 64,000+ consultations, and 20,000+ surgeries. He has performed over 15,000 endourological surgeries, 900+ renal transplants, and 500+ uro-oncological procedures using open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques, and has pioneered new approaches to laparoscopic pyeloplasty and bladder clot evacuation. He has held senior positions at institutions including SGPGIMS and Jaypee Hospital, authored numerous publications, and received the Seva Ratan Samman award from India's Union Health Minister for his contributions to patient care.
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10. Dr. Shafiq Ahmed
Location: Delhi
Hospital:BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Specialization: Urology
Experience: 18+ years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Shafiq Ahmed is Senior Director of Urology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, with over 18 years of experience as a urologist, robotic surgeon, and renal transplant specialist. He holds US credentials in robotic uro-oncology and has performed numerous robotic assisted procedures for urological cancers, including robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic radical cystectomy, and robotic partial nephrectomy, alongside kidney transplantation. He played a key role in establishing renal transplant programmes at leading hospitals across Delhi-NCR, has authored journal articles and book chapters on urological disease, and holds lifetime memberships in the Urological Society of India, the Endourology Society of India, and the Uro-oncology Society of India.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Published by the HOSPIDIO Medical Writing Team.
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