Ashwin Giridhar

Dr. Ashwin Giridhar is a highly accomplished Urologist and Uro-Oncologist with over a decade of experience in managing complex urological and oncological conditions. As the Director of Urology & Uro-Oncology at Cytecare Hospitals, Bangalore, he brings extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic, open, and robotic surgeries, with special interest in cancer reconstruction, renal transplants, and minimally invasive procedures.

He has performed and assisted in over 350 major urological procedures, including robotic surgeries, renal transplants, reconstructive and endourological surgeries. Dr. Giridhar is certified in both da Vinci and HUGO RAS robotic systems and is recognized for pioneering minimally invasive approaches in complex uro-oncology cases across India.

Clinical Expertise:

• Uro-Oncology (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate, Testicular Cancers)

• Robotic & Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery

• Radical & Partial Nephrectomies, Cystectomies, Neobladder Reconstruction

• Endourology: TURP, TURBT, RIRS, PCNL

• Renal Transplant (Live and Deceased Donors)

• Female Urology: VVF Repair, TOT Procedures

• Urethral Reconstruction & Urethroplasty

Academic Qualifications:

• MCh (Urology) – Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, KUHAS University

• DrNB (Urology) – National Board of Examinations

• MS (General Surgery) – Medical College, Kottayam

• MBBS – KMC, Mangalore (Manipal University)

• MRCS (Part A) – Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Fellowships & Certifications:

• Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery – Indo-American Cancer Institute, Hyderabad

• FMAS – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India

• Robotic Surgery (da Vinci System) – Intuitive Surgical, USA

• Robotic Console Surgeon – HUGO RAS, Medtronic

• FAGE – Academy of General Education, Manipal

Professional Experience:

• Current: Sr. Consultant & Director – Urology & Uro-Oncology, Cytecare Hospitals, Bangalore

• Past:

  • Unit Head – CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad

  • Consultant – Indo-American Cancer Institute, Hyderabad

  • Visiting Consultant – KIMS & Matha Hospital, Kottayam

  • Senior Resident – Dept. of Urology, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam

Academic & Teaching Roles:

• Over 8 years of teaching experience in Urology and Oncosurgery

• Faculty & speaker at leading conferences including USICON, GUASCO, SIU, SZUSICON

• Multiple lectures delivered on robotic surgery, prostate cancer, bladder preservation, nephrectomy

Publications & Research:

• Published extensively in Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, Acta Scientific, and The Surgery Journal

• Research contributions in:

  • Sentinel node biopsy in penile cancer

  • Synovial sarcoma of prostate

  • Bladder preservation protocols

  • Robotic nephroureterectomy and adrenalectomy

  • Renal transplant outcomes and bladder cancer risk stratification

Awards & Distinctions:

• Best Paper Award – Lithocon 2016

• Runner-up – IPCA Uro Quiz 2015

• Presenter at prestigious CKP Menon Prize session – USICON 2016

• Multiple conference videos and posters presented nationally and internationally