Of late, we are seeing an increasing number of cases of chronic diseases such as BP, diabetes and obesity among general public – all of which are known to be the major reasons for various kidney related problems. Unhealthy food diet, sedentary lifestyles, and increased consumption of tobacco & alcohols among today’s youth are further worsening this condition, resulting in serious urology problems such as kidney stones, bladder cancer and prostate cancer. As a result, there is a huge demand for skilled urology surgeons who are not only skilled at numerous surgical procedures, but also understand the underlying cause and guide patients about the steps to take in order to stay wary of such health conditions in the future.

One such exemplary urology surgeon who has created a niche for himself in the industry through his vast subject matter expertise is Dr. Ashwin Giridhar, Consultant - Urology & Transplant Surgery, Dr. Ashwin Uro Care. Having completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Dr. Ashwin went on to pursue MS and MCh in Urology from Kottayam Government Medical College, where he then also continued his practice and did research for a year. Later, he moved to Hyderabad and took-up certification training in uro-oncology from the Indo-American Cancer Institute, certificate of da Vinci System Training as a Console Surgeon Intuitive and fellowships in robotic surgery. To further hone his skills and satiate his hunger for knowledge, he also completed his MRCS and DNB in Urology. In light of such high profile qualifications, Dr. Ashwin has today cemented his position as one of the most renowned and sought-after urology surgeons in the country.

“I was always passionate about working on advanced, high end surgeries. I believe urology is an area of medical science in which almost every ailment can be cured, offering doctors the precious opportunity to positively impact the lives of patients. Seeing my patients smiling, happy and lead a healthy life been a real motivator and my source of inspiration to take-up urology as my field of expertise”, says Dr. Ashwin.

Boutique Urology Center

Leveraging the vast knowledge and experience earned over the years, Dr.Ashwin established his own clinic named Dr. Aswin Uro Care in Hyderabad. As an end-to end urology care center, the clinic offers treatment to a wide range of heath conditions that include kidney stones, male infertility,

prostate cancer, uro-oncology, female urology, neuro urology, pediatric urology, urethroplastryand many more. Additionally, Dr. Ashwin also specializes in a variety of laser surgeries such as laser stone surgery, laser prostate surgery, laparoscopic robotic laser and more.

“My ability to successfully perform highly complex procedures such as like IVC sarcoma, IVC tumors, retropan lymph node dissections, robotic prostatectomies, and robotic partial nephrectomies has acted as the primary differential factor that sets me and my clinic apart in the industry. One of the latest techniques that we incorporate is the use of ICG green dyes as a tracker or path finder instead of radioiodine dye to find structures such as uterus while performing surgeries, as they reduce the risk of patient developing radiation related problems”, adds Dr. Ashwin.

Unique Approach to Patient Care

Most of the urology patients are either old people or kids, both of which are equally sensitive to handle in the due course of treatment. As a seasoned medical professional in the field of urology surgery, Dr. Ashwin clearly understands the complexities of severe pain, bleeding or urinary symptoms among those age groups while performing complex procedures such as RPLND and IVC Thrombectomy. Thus, he leverages his extensive training experience in numerous fields of surgery to make sure that each of his patients are provided the best care and treatment experience.

Explaining a case study, Dr. Ashwin says, “We recently got a patient who had swelling in both legs, which upon doing a CT scan, was found to be a large kidney tumor that was spreading into the IVC and causing renal failure – a condition known as IVC thrombus with RCC in medical terms. After taking consent from the patient, we successfully performed the surgery despite being a major procedure. The patient then fully recovered and is doing very well now. It was great that the patient to come to the right place at the right time!”.

Expanding the Horizons of Knowledge

Always on the lookout for new things to learn and gain more knowledge, Dr. Ashwin strongly believes in the concept of ‘Continuous Learning’. Thus, he is an avid reader and attends numerous industry CMEs, workshops and conferences. Also, he ensures to remain flexible in his practice as a surgeon and integrates latest tech innovations into his surgeries to provide his patients with nothing short of the best quality care and enhanced treatment outcomes. Dr. Ashwin has also written many journals on critical topics such as ‘Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Clinically Node-negative Carcinoma Penis’, ‘Quality of Life in Renal Transplant’ and ‘Malignancy in an Undescended Intra-abdominal Testis’ – all of which have been critically acclaimed and widely recognized among the medical fraternity.

Owing to such fine track record and industry-best practices, Dr. Ashwin has also been conferred with the prestigious Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ‘Health & Medical Excellence Award - 2024’, and is also the fellow member of numerous healthcare organizations such as Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) at Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Academy of General Education (FAGE), and many others. Going forward, Dr. Ashwin aspires to be among the top urology & urooncology doctors in the country and become the top-of the-mind choice for transplants and robotic surgeries.

Sharing Words of Wisdom

Advising young medical professionals aspiring to takeup specialization in urology, Dr. Ashwin says, “Urology is fast evolving, and we are witnessing the emergence of new sub-specialties such as andrology, uro-oncology, endo-surgery, transplant and many others. Thus, it is important that you identify the field that you passionate about and interested in, work hard to strengthen your skills in that particular area and try to assume mastery in it. Also, always remember the saying ‘Practice Makes You Perfect’!”.