Dr. Rajeev Kumar
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Prof. Rajeev Kumar
Associate Dean (Academics)
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Areas of special interest:
Clinical:
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology
- Surgery of the adrenal gland
- Microsurgery for male infertility
Research:
- Magnetic resonance techniques for prostate cancer
- Etiology of male infertility
Major Appointments:
- Chief Editor. Indian Journal of Urology
- Vice President, Société Internationale d'Urologie
- Adjunct Secretary General, Urological Association of Asia
- Faculty in charge, Andrology and Male Infertility clinic
- Associate Editor: National Medical Journal of India
- International consulting editor: Journal of Urology
- Associate Editor: International Journal of Urology
- Assistant Editor: Journal of Endourology
Selected Publications: (ORCID Record)
- Garg H, Seth A, Kumar R. Impact of previous transurethral resection of prostate on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a matched cohort analysis. J Rob Surg. 2022;10.1007/s11701-021-01348-8
- Garg H, Seth A, Kumar R. Raised prostate-specific antigen alone may not be a true predictor in high-risk prostate cancer: A retrospective cohort analysis. Indian J Urol. 2022;38:22-8
- Sharma AP, Sharma G, Kumar R. Systematic review and meta-analysis on effect of Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10 and Selenium on pregnancy in couples with idiopathic male infertility. Urology. 2021; 161:4-11
- Garg H, Singh P, Seth A, Kumar R. Changing trends in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: inverse stage migration-a retrospective analysis. Prostate Int. 2021; 9:157-162
- Kaushal R, Gurnani N, Kumar M, Dada R, Kumar R. Male infertility in India: Demographics, aetiology and outcomes of standard clinical practice. Natl Med J India. 2020;33:340-343
- Prakash P, Ramachandran R, Tandon N, Kumar R. Open surgery for pheochromocytoma: Current indications and outcomes from a retrospective cohort. Indian J Urol. 2020;36:21-5
- Tiwari DP, Razik T, Das CJ, Kumar R. Prospective analysis of factors predicting feasibility & success of longitudinal intussusception vasoepididymostomy in men with idiopathic obstructive azoospermia. Indian J Med Res. 2019;149:51-56
- Kaushal R, Das CJ, Singh P, Dogra PN, Kumar R. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsies increase the rate of cancer detection in populations with a low incidence of prostate cancer. Investig Clin Urol. 2019;60:156-161
- Prakash P, Ramachandran R, Tandon N, Kumar R. Changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, and quality of life in patients undergoing pheochromocytoma surgery: a prospective cohort study. Indian J Urol. 2019;35:34-40
- Bandewar SVS, Aggarwal A, Kumar R, Aggarwal R, Sahni P, Pai SA. Medical Council of India's amended qualifications for Indian medical teachers: Well intended, yet half-hearted. Indian J Urol. 2018;34: 3-6 (Simultaneous publication in 6 journals)
- Kumar R. A new era of Asian urology: a SWOT analysis. Nat Rev Urol. 2016;13:685-689.
- Rao N, Ramachandran R, Tandon N, Singh P, Kumar R. Surgical and hemodynamic outcomes in pheochromocytoma surgery: a prospective cohort study. Urology. 2016;98:103-106.
- Aggarwal R, Gogtay N, Kumar R, Sahni P, for the Indian Association of Medical Journal Editors. The revised guidelines of the Medical Council of India for academic promotions: Need for a rethink. Indian J Urol 2016;32:1-4 (Simultaneous publication in 22 journals)
- Garg H, Kumar R. An update on the role of medical treatment including antioxidant therapy in varicocele. Asian J Androl. 2016;18:1-7
- Garg H, Kumar R. Empirical drug therapy for idiopathic male infertility: what is the new evidence? Urology. 2015; 86:1065-75
- Kumar R, Jagannathan NR. Editorial: Prebiopsy magnetic resonance studies for prostate cancer diagnosis. Int J Urol. 2013;20:140-1
- Kumar R, Nayak B. Robotic versus conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty: A single surgeon concurrent cohort review. Indian J Urol. 2013;29:19-21
- Kumar R, Anand A, Saxena V, Seth A, Dogra PN, Gupta NP. Safety and efficacy of PCNL for management of staghorn calculi in pediatric patients. J Pediatr Urol. 2011;7:248-51
- Kumar R, Mukherjee S, Gupta NP. Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy with Longitudinal Suture Placement for Idiopathic Obstructive Azoospermia. J Urol. 2010; 183:1489-92
- Kumar R, Mukherjee S. 4x4 vasovasostomy: a simplified vasectomy reversal technique. Indian J Urol. 2010;26:350-2
Major Awards:
Academic
- Urology Gold Medal for Best Post Graduate, AIIMS, 2001
- Institute Medal for Best Graduate, AIIMS, 1993
- Institute Prize for Best Graduate in Surgery, AIIMS, 1993
- Institute Prize for Best Graduate in Medicine, AIIMS, 1993
- Institute Prize for Best Graduate in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS, 1993
- Institute Prize for Best Graduate in Pharmacology, AIIMS, 1991
- Institute Prize for Best Graduate in Physiology and Biochemistry, AIIMS, 1990
- New Zealand High Commissioner’s Prize, AIIMS, 1993
- Institute Merit Scholarship, AIIMS, 1990-1994
Others
- Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences, 2020
- Pinnamaneni Venkateswara Rao Oration, Urological Society of India, 2020
- Dr PB Sivaraman endowment lecture: SZC-Urological Society of India, 2016
- International Surgical Education Scholarship-American College of Surgeons, 2014
- DUSCON Gold Medal for Clinical Research in Urology, 2014
- Dr Roy Chally Oration: Urological Association of Kerala, 2013
- International Guest Scholarship, American College of Surgeons, 2011
- Outstanding Young Urologist, Urological Association of Asia, 2010
- DUSCON Award and Gold Medal for Basic Research in Urology, 2010
- Chakroborty Fellowship: Visiting Clinician, Mayo Clinic, USA, 2007
- MIUC Fellowship, Urological Society of India, 2007
- ICRETT Fellowship, UICC, Geneva: Mayo Clinic, USA, 2006