Dr. Prathik R

Dr Prathik R is a urologist and andrologist in Bangalore with 15 years of experience in endourology, laparoscopic urology, andrology, urethral reconstruction, and paediatric urology.

He holds a DNB in Urology from the National Board of Examinations, MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopy from Prague, Czech Republic on a scholarship from the European Urology Residents Programme.

Patients seeking expert kidney stone treatment in Bangalore, trusted male infertility treatment in Bangalore, or advanced urethral reconstruction in Bangalore will find Dr Prathik practising across Vyshnavi Hospitals, Apollo Clinic, Manipal Hospital, and Vriksh Fertility Centre across Bangalore.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, ensuring clear communication for patients across Karnataka and beyond.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Prathik R manages the full spectrum of urological conditions through endoscopic, laser, laparoscopic, and reconstructive approaches.

Kidney Stone Treatment in Bangalore

Dr Prathik independently performs all major kidney stone interventional procedures including laser-based minimally invasive techniques:

• Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) for kidney and ureteric stones
• Mini PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) for complex renal stones
• Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy (URSL) for ureteric stones
• ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) for small renal stones

Prostate Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Prathik is a certified HoLEP operator with specialised training from Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore:

• HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate) for benign prostatic hyperplasia
• MoLEP (Moses Laser Enucleation of Prostate)
• TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate)
• Laser Prostate Surgery for BPH and urinary obstruction

Andrology and Male Infertility in Bangalore

Dr Prathik has dedicated andrology training including a certified microsurgery course and andrology fellowship at JPAC, Nadiad:

• TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration) for male infertility
• PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration)
• Microscopic Varicocelectomy for varicocele-related infertility
• Penile Implantation for erectile dysfunction
• Male Hypogonadism and Androgen Deficiency Management
• Testosterone Deficiency Treatment

Urethral Reconstruction in Bangalore

Dr Prathik has subspecialty expertise in urethral reconstructive surgery including published research in this domain:

• BMG Urethroplasty (Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty) for urethral strictures
• Hypospadias Repair in children and adults
• Urethral Stricture Management including complex and recurrent cases
• Vaginal Flap and Pubovaginal Sling for urethral reconstruction in women

Female Urology in Bangalore

Dr Prathik is trained in stress urinary incontinence and urodynamics with a certification from the Royal College of Surgeons of England:

• TOT (Transobturator Tape) for Stress Urinary Incontinence
• TVT (Tension-Free Vaginal Tape) for Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Urodynamic Studies for complex voiding dysfunction
• Female Urinary Incontinence Management

Laparoscopic Urology in Bangalore

Dr Prathik completed his laparoscopy fellowship at Prague under the European Urology Residents Programme and holds multiple certified laparoscopy training courses:

• Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for kidney tumours and non-functioning kidneys
• Laparoscopic Pyelolithotomy for complex renal stones
• Laparoscopic Ureteric Reimplantation for vesicoureteric reflux
• Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma

Uro-Oncology in Bangalore

Dr Prathik manages urological cancers through endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical approaches:

• Radical Nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma
• Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer
• TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) for bladder cancer
• Restaging TURBT for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Paediatric Urology in Bangalore

Dr Prathik manages a full range of paediatric urological conditions in children:

• Circumcision for phimosis and related conditions
• Pyeloplasty for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction
• Orchiopexy for undescended testis
• Posterior Urethral Valve (PUV) Ablation for congenital urethral obstruction
• Hypospadias Repair in children

Qualifications

• MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2013)
• MS General Surgery from PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PESIMSR), Dr NTR University (2016)
• DNB Urology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, completed at Sri Sathya Sai Institute (2019)
• MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences, Delhi (2021)
• Fellowship in Laparoscopy, 17th European Urology Residents Programme, Prague, Czech Republic (2019), on scholarship
• Microsurgery Fellowship from Androcon, New Delhi (2023)

Dr Prathik holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 99266, 2013), supporting his current practice as a urologist in Bangalore.

His Laparoscopy Fellowship at Prague was secured on a competitive scholarship from the 17th European Urology Residents Programme, one of the most prestigious international urology training platforms in Europe, placing him among a select group of Indian urologists with hands-on European fellowship credentials.

Certifications and Training

• Andrology Course on Male Infertility and Sexual Health, JPAC, Nadiad, 2024
• Certified Microsurgery Training Course, Androcon, New Delhi, 2023
• Certified Course in Holmium Training for HoLEP and MoLEP, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, 2021
• Certified Course in Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urodynamics, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Institute of Medical and Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai, 2021
• Certified Course in RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery), Royal College of Surgeons of England, Institute of Medical and Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai, 2021
• Basic Laparoscopy Training Programme, JPAC, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, 2021
• Olympus Hands-On Training Course in Laparoscopy, European Urology Residents Programme, Prague, 2019
• Certified Course in Clinical Research Methods, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi, 2019

Awards and Recognitions

• Scholarship to Attend 17th European Urology Residents Programme, Prague, Czech Republic, 2019
• Scholarship for Certified Course in Clinical Research Methods, Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi, 2019
• 2nd Prize, National Talent Quiz in Plastic Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, 2014

Research and Publications

Dr Prathik has 7 peer-reviewed publications in indexed national and international journals:

• Use of Vaginal Flaps and Pubovaginal Sling in Urethral Reconstruction, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020; 14(6): 9 to 10
• Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate the Role of Restaging TURBT in Patients with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2019; 7(11): 4134 to 39
• Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Rare Complication Following Left Radical Nephrectomy and IVC Thrombectomy, Journal of Urology, 2019; 136: 37 to 41
• Persistent Incontinence Following Surgery for Ureteric Triplication with Contralateral Duplication: A Management Dilemma, Journal of Urology, 2019; 134: 221 to 24
• Large Bladder Stone Formed Over Suprapubic Cystostomy Catheter Leading to Renal Failure: An Uncommon Complication, Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2019; 14: 109 to 10
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Modes of Presentation and Management in Rural Area, International Journal of Science and Research, 2017; 6(3): 1864 to 66
• Hypospadias Repairs and Their Outcome in a Medical College Hospital in Rural Area, International Journal of Science and Research, 2015; 4(3): 721 to 24

He has also presented at national and international conferences including:

• Modified Clavien Grading of Complications in BPH, USICON 2020, Kochi (National Conference)
• Clinical Study of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis, USICON 2020, Kochi (National Conference)
• Correlation Between Inflammatory Markers with Post PCNL Recovery, SUIZICON 2018, Wayanad (South Zone Conference)
• Hypospadias Repairs and Their Outcome, Palanivelu Best Postgraduate Paper, ASI ASICON 2015, Gurgaon (National Conference)
• Best Postgraduate Paper, AP ASICON 2015, Rajamundry (State Conference)

Professional Memberships

• Urological Society of India (USI)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC)

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

• Vyshnavi Hospitals, HSR Layout, Bangalore as Medical Director, Urology and Andrology. Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Apollo Clinic, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore as Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore as Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Vriksh Fertility Centre, HSR Layout, Bangalore as Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1500
• Vriksh Fertility Centre, Hoodi, Bangalore as Consultant. Consultation Fee: ₹1500

Past Experience

• Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bangalore as Associate Consultant
• Sakra IKOC Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Layout, Bangalore as Consultant

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