Dr. Kishore T.A Urologist in Aster Medcity Multispeciality Hospital, Kochi

Top Urologist in Kochi. One of the top Urologists in the region, Dr. Kishore T A has more than 15+ years of experience in comprehensive management of complex genitourinary diseases. Trained at some of the finest medical institutes in the United States and India, he is an expert in robotic surgery, renal transplantation, urological oncology, advanced endourology and laparoscopic urology. Dr. Kishore is the first Urologist to perform NOTES assisted vaginal donor nephrectomy, robotic assisted radical nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy in India; the third in the world to perform Transvaginal Assisted Robotic Renal Transplantation; the fourth in world to complete 50 robotic renal transplantation surgeries and first in south India to perform Robotic Assisted Renal transplantation.

Area of expertise

Robotic Surgery: Robotic Prostatectomy /Cystectomy, Partial Nephrectomy.

Laparoscopy: Partial Nephrectomy, Radical Nephrectomy, Donor Nephrectomy.

Genitourinary Oncology: Open/ Laparoscopic and Robotic Prostatectomy, Cystectomy, Neobladder.

Robotic Renal Transplantation.

Advanced ablation procedures like RFA, Cryotherapy.

Endourology procedures including Flexible Ureteroscopy, PCNL, TURP, TURBT, laser prostate surgeries.

Awards and recognitions

Performed more than 600 laparoscopic donor nephrectomies & renal transplantations. Performed over 750 robotic surgeries including 200 robotic radical prostatectomies. First in India to perform NOTES assisted Vaginal Donor Nephrectomy. First in India to perform robotic radical nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy. Third person in the world to perform transvaginal assisted robotic renal transplantation. Fourth in the world to complete 50 robotic renal transplants. First in South India to perform robotic renal transplant. First in Kerala to perform Single Incision Donor Nephrectomy. First surgeon in Kerala to use da Vinci Surgery Robot (at Aster Medcity, Kochi). Has the second largest published series in the world on NOTES assisted vaginal donor nephrectomy.

Awards & Accolades

Chandigarh best video prize USICON 2016. Best video award in SZUSICON 2015 and 2016. Chandigarh best video prize USICON 2013. Best paper award Indian Journal of Urology 2013. Best video award UAKON 2013. SS Bapat prize for the best innovation in urology in USICON 2014.

Editorial Memberships

Member of the Editorial Board of: International Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Asian Network for Scientific Information, Open Urology and Nephrology Journal, Open Prostate Cancer Journal.

OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.

2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.

3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].

4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.

5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.

6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.

7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.

8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.

9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.

10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.

11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.

12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.

13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.