Dr. Sanman K N

Dr Sanman K N is a Consultant Urologist in Mangaluru with 20 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He is an Associate Professor of Urology specialising in advanced laser procedures like RIRS and HoLEP, uro‑oncology, renal transplantation, and robotic surgery, making him a premier choice for patients seeking a highly experienced urological surgeon in Mangalore.

He consults in English, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Endo‑urology and Stone Management

Dr Sanman K N manages patients with complex kidney and urinary stones using advanced minimally invasive and laser technologies:

• Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
• Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (MiniPerc)
• Flexible Ureteroscopy (URS)
• Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
• HoLEP laser prostate surgery

Uro‑Oncology

Patients with urological malignancies are evaluated and surgically managed by Dr Sanman with a focus on oncological precision:

• Partial Nephrectomy for kidney tumours
• Radical Cystectomy for bladder cancer
• Testis tumour surgical management
• Kidney and urinary bladder cancer care
• Multidisciplinary onco‑urological planning

Renal Transplant and Vascular Access

Dr Sanman K N performs renal transplantation and provides essential surgical access for dialysis patients:

• Renal transplant surgery
• AV fistula creation for vascular access
• Post‑transplant urological care
• Transplant complication management
• Vascular access monitoring

Andrology, Infertility and Speciality Urology

Patients presenting with reproductive health concerns, voiding dysfunctions, and paediatric urological conditions are managed by Dr Sanman:

• Male infertility and andrology evaluation
• Paediatric urology surgery
• Uro‑gynaecology procedures
• Voiding dysfunction management
• Robotic urological surgery

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, VIMS Bellary, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2006)
• MS General Surgery, Goa Medical College, Goa University
• DNB Urology (Genito‑Urinary Surgery), KMC Mangalore, National Board of Examinations (2016)
• Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 74266 (2006)

Academic and Professional Roles

• Associate Professor, Department of Urology, KMC Hospital, Mangalore
• Vice President, Mangalore Urology Forum (MUF)
• Council Member, Karnataka Urology Association (KUA)
• Honorary Secretary, Mangalore Urology Forum (2022 to 2024)
• Internal Appraiser for DNB Formative Assessment

Awards and Recognition

• MIUC Travelling Fellowship by ASU (2022)
• Karnataka State Urology Association’s Manipal Best Published Paper Award (2022)
• Prof Dr Ravishankar Award for Uro‑Radiology, South Zone USICON (2014)
• 2nd Prize for Best Paper, Indian Journal of Urology (2020)
• Shri G Dayanand Oration on Applied Anatomy of Pelvis (2022)

Research and Publications

Dr Sanman K N is a prolific researcher whose work on the New Improvised Visual Symptom Score was quoted in the 2023 European Guidelines on Non‑Neurogenic Male LUTS. Selected presentations and publications include:

• Vertical Mattress Within Horizontal Mattress Suture Fixation, USICON 2014
• VIU and its Implications, Stricture Urethra Workshop, KUACON 2018
• Occult Malignant Leydig Cell Tumor with Pyosalphinx, USICON 2014
• Visual Prostate Symptom Score versus International Prostate Symptom Score, SZUSICON

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Sanman K N currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Senior Resident in Urology, Goa Medical College
• Assistant Professor of Urology, KMC Mangalore
• Academic Registrar, KMC Mangalore

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