Dr. Pankaj Wadhwa
Senior Director
29 years of experienceUrologist
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship
Medanta - The Medicity Medical Centre, Gurgaon
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Dr. Pankaj Wadhwa is an accomplished Urologist specializing in Urological and Laparoscopic Surgery, with a rich professional experience spanning more than 29 years. His expertise lies in Endourology for Urolithiasis and HoLEP, along with proficiency in Laparoscopy. He has performed over 900 Laser Prostatectomies, 2500 Percutaneous nephrolithotomies (PCNL), and 1500 Retrograde intrarenal surgeries (RIRS). His educational background includes an MBBS from G B Pant Hosp./Maulana Azad Medical Coll., New Delhi, 1995, an MS (General Surgery) from Univ. Coll. of Medical Sciences & GTB Hosp., New Delhi, 1999, and an MCh (Urology) from Postgraduate Inst. of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 2003. Dr. Wadhwa also achieved an American Fellowship in Endourology and Urolithiasis from All India Inst. of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2006, and Urological Robotic Surgery advanced training from Roswell Park Cancer Inst., Buffalo, NY, 2018. He has contributed significantly to the field, having published 54 in international and national journals and authored two chapters in books. Dr. Wadhwa is affiliated with prestigious organizations, including the Urological Society of India (USI), Delhi Urological Society, American Urological Association (AUA), American Fellowship in Endourology and Urolithiasis, Societe Internationale d'Urologie, and North Zone Chapter Urological Society of India.Education
MBBS, G B Pant Hosp./Maulana Azad Medical Coll., New Delhi, 1995 MS (General Surgery), Univ. Coll. of Medical Sciences & GTB Hosp., New Delhi, 1999 MCh (Urology), Postgraduate Inst. of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 2003 American Fellowship in Endourology and Urolithiasis, All India Inst. of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2006Training & Certificates
Urological Robotic Surgery advanced training, Roswell Park Cancer Inst., Buffalo, NY, 2018Past Experience
Director, Endo-Urology Fortis Escorts Hosp., Okhla Road, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, 2018 Director, Primus Super Speciality Hosp., 2017 Chief Urologist, RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hosp., 2016 Consultant, St. Stephen's Hosp., Delhi. 2009 Pool Officer, All India Inst. of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 2006Awards
Endourology Fellowship of the Endourology Society (USA), awarded at 24th World Congress of Endourology at Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 2006. Late G. M. Phadke Traveling Fellowship awarded at the 37th Annual Conference of Urological Society of India, Kochi, 2004 .Marudhara Jodhpur Urology Trust accolade -Second Best publication, 13th Annual Conference of North Zone Chapter Urological Society of India, Ludhiana, 2003. Eagle Medical Systems Traveling Fellowship was awarded at the 12th Annual Conference of North Zone Chapter Urological Society of India, Lucknow, in 2002. Dr. T. J. Agarwal Memorial Gold Medal for Best publication, 16th Annual Meeting of the Delhi Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), 1998.
Associations/Membership
Urological Society of India Delhi Urological Society American Urological Association Societe Internationale Urologie North Zone Chapter Urological Society of India
Paper Published
Dr. Pankaj Wadhwa brings more than 54 publications to his name, some of which are mentioned below: J Robot Surg: First case series of robotic radical cystoprostatectomy, bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy, and urinary diversion with the Da Vinci S system, 2008. J Endourol: Critical prospective appraisal of renal morphology and function in children undergoing shockwave lithotripsy and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, 2007. Int Urol Nephrol: Ablation of diaphragmatic annular ureteral valve with holmium laser, 2006. Robotic kidney transplant using renal grafts with multiple renal arteries has outcomes comparable to grafts with single arteries 2019 Prospective observational study to assess the safety and efficacy of once-daily Tamcontin® tablet (Continus® controlled release tablet of tamsulosin hydrochloride, 0.4 mg) in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the routine clinical practice- an Indian professional experience 2015. The current three-year postgraduate program in urology is insufficient to train urologists: Against the Motion 2008 First case series of robotic radical cystoprostatectomy, bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy, and urinary diversion with the da Vinci S system 2008. Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion: A Single Center professional experience of 48 Cases with Three Years of Follow-up 2008. Comparison of three analgesic regimens for pain control during shockwave lithotripsy using Dornier delta compact lithotripter: A randomized clinical trial 2007. Critical Prospective Appraisal of Renal Morphology and Function in Children Undergoing Shockwave Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy 2007. 1319: Comparison of Three Analgesic Protocols for Pain Control During Shock Wave Lithotripsy using Dornier Alpha Compact Lithotripter: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial 2007. V499: Laparoscopic En-Bloc Partial Cystectomy for Urachal Adenocarcinoma Ashok K. Hemal*, Pankaj Wadhwa, Surendra B. Kolla, New Delhi, India 2006.
Area of Expertise
- Adrenal Surgery
- Colposcopy
- Knock Knee Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Tympanoplasty
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP Surgery)