Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran
An Only Exclusive & Dedicated Pediatric Urologist
in Hyderabad
Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran
An Only Exclusive & Dedicated Pediatric Urologist
in Hyderabad
Consultant Pediatric Urologist and Robotic Surgeon
Dr Prabhu Karunakaran aka Dr. Prabhu. k. chakravarthy, An Only Exclusive & Dedicated Pediatric Urologist in Hyderabad, he treats kidney and urinary tract conditions in children aged 0-18 years. He is a National Board-Certified Pediatric Surgeon, super specialized in the field of Pediatric Urology and certified by Indian State University (SGPGIMS, Lucknow). In Addition, he is a Certified Pediatric Laparoscopic surgeon from Indian State University (RGUHS, Bangalore) and certified in Pediatric Robotic Surgery from the University of Chicago, USA. His area of expertise involves treating a wide range of kidney and urinary tract conditions in children age ranging from 0 to 18 years which include
- Hydronephrosis
- Urinary tract stone disease
- Renal tumors
- Vesico Ureteric Reflex (VUR)
- Posterior Ureteral Valves (PUV)
- Bladder dysfunctions in normal children
- Neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children with complex neurological conditions like- spina bifida/dysraphism, meningomyelocele, and tethered cord syndrome.
- Genito urinary reconstruction related to Hypospadias, Epispadias, Bladder Exstrophy, Cloaca, and Urogenital sinus, absent vagina, and other Differences in sexual development disorders in children.
- conditions relating to testis and ovaries such as undescended testis, acute scrotum (torsion testis), testicular tumors, and ovarian pathologies like ovarian torsion and ovarian cyst/tumours in children under 18 years of age.
- Prabhu Karunakaran has recently been conferred the fellowship of the International College of Robotic Surgeons (FICRS)2020, and honoured with membership in the National Academy of Medical Science (MNAMS)2022.
- he has numerous national and international presentations and publications to his credit
Education Qualifications
MBBS, DrNB (Paediatric Surgery), KKCTH, Chennai,
MNAMS (Pediatric Surgery)- NBE, New Delhi.
FPMAS (Fellow in Pediatric Minimal Access Surgery), IGICH-Bangalore,
FICRS (Fellow in International college of Robotic Surgeons), WLH-New Delhi,
FPU (Fellow Pediatric Urology), SGPGIMS-Lucknow,
FPPRU (Fellow in Pediatric Robotic Urology), University of Chicago, USA
Experience
- 16 years of experience
- Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
- National Academy of Medical Science
- Clinical Robotic Surgeons Association
- PESI- Pediatric Endoscopic surgeons association of India
- SPU- Society of Pediatric Urology
Current Position
- @Little Star And She hospital Banjara hills daily (9 am to 12 pm)
- @Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, daily (12 pm to 2 pm)
- @Citizen Specialty Hospital Nalagandla daily (2-30pm to 4 -30 pm)
Expertise
- Expert in treating basic procedures like hernia, hydrocele, hypospadias, undescended testis, bed wetting, repeated UTI, VUR and Hydronephrosis (PUJO).
- Pediatric endourological management for stones( kidney and Urinary tract stones ).
- Pediatric Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive surgeries.
Publication and presentations in Pediatric Urology
- RAFUT- Robot Assisted Foley tie Ureteric Tapering, journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2024
- Iatrogenic complication of Pediatric lithotripsies- PESICON 2024
- Robotic Pyeloplasties in children a beginner prospective -SPUCON-2023
- Non-Invasive evaluation of bladder bowel dysfunction and its extrapolation as biofeedback therapy to train pelvic floor muscle- Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons.2023
- Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery in primary and residual calculi in children. Prabhu Karunakaran- published in Journal of Pediatric Urology, 2022
- RIRS – technique and feasibility in children- single institute experience-PESICON-2021
- Robotic Extravesical Reimplantation– emerging minimal invasive modality in children-SPUCON-2021
- RAFUT & RACUT- Robot Assisted Ureteric Tapering techniques in children -Just a tie or click-based ureteric tapering technique-SPUCON 2022.
- Clip and Cling- trick with a click in Robot Pediatric Urology, BAPES-LONDON 2022
- Polyuria & Polydipsia as prognostic factors for CKD in PUV children- IAPSCON2020
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy – in Nephroblastoma in ca child – PESICON-2020
- Comprehensive Hernioscopy in children. PESICON -2017
- Cystoscopic Guided Cystolithotomy in Children –Novel Technique- CCPS -2017
- Histopathology analysis of PUJ specimens to correlate with clinical outcome in children. IAPSCON 2016
- Migrating Appendicolith –Lith or Myth, journal of pediatrics 2016
- Bladder duplication in children – case series- SPUCON- 2015
- DEBATE-for and against contralateral orchidopexy in monorchid children CCPSCON-2015
General paediatric surgery presentations( before 2018)
- Comprehensive Airway assessment in children with TEF –Preliminary Study-IAPSCON 2017
- VATS in stage -3 Empyema in children -PESICON-2017
- Tongue lip adhesion in Perri Robin Anomalies in infants -case series-TPPSCON-2016
- Anorectal stenosis in children- 2 case reports- poster- IAPSCON-2015
- Complicated dermal sinus in children – 2 case reports-poster-IAPSCON-2015
Blog
February 16, 2025
Undescended Testes in Children | Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Undescended testes, or cryptorchidism, is a condition where one or both testicles are not positioned in their normal location within the scrotum. This condition is relatively common and requires carefulread more
February 16, 2025
Understanding Tumors and Cancers of the Testis in Children
Testicular tumors in children are rare but can be serious. These tumors are often noticed as a hard swelling or lump in the testis, either by the child or aread more
February 16, 2025
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) in Children
Posterior urethral valves (PUV) is a congenital condition affecting male children, characterized by a blockage in the urine tube (urethra) caused by a "curtain-like" valve. This condition begins in theread more
February 16, 2025
Phimosis in Children | Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back to expose the tip. This condition is normal in young children and typically resolves onread more
Get in Touch
EMail:
pediatricurologistofhyderabad@gmaill.com
Phone:
+91 85005 50328
Location:
@ 9 am to 12 pm
Little Star and She Hospital
Ascent Towers, 8-2-596, Road No. 10, beside SBI Bank, Gaffar Khan Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034, India
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@ 12pm to 2 pm
Apollo Hospitals
Rd Number 72, opposite Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
Location:
@ 2-30 pm to 4-30 pm
Citizens Specialty Hospital
Nallagandla, Hyderabad, Telangana- 500019 India
- Email: pediatricurologistofhyderabad@gmaill.com
- Address: AINU Hospital Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Banjara Hills
- Phone: +91 85005 50328
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News
March 4, 2025
Treating UTI In Children: When Does A Child Need To See A Pediatric Urologist?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children can be concerning, particularly when they occur frequently. While many cases respond well to antibiotics, recurrent infections may signal underlying conditions that require specializedread more
March 4, 2025
Preventing UTIs in Babies | The Importance of Hygiene and Diaper Changes
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants can lead to serious health issues, including kidney infections that may cause long-term damage. One major factor contributing to UTIs in babies is prolongedread more
February 25, 2025
PESICON 2025: Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran Elaborates on Laser Use in Pediatric Urology
The 20th National Conference of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESICON) 2025, held in Kochi, Kerala, from February 14 to 16, was a grand event, bringing together nearly 500 pediatricread more
February 25, 2025
PESICON 2025: Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran Shares Insights on Robotic Procedures in Children with VUR
The 20th National Conference of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESICON) 2025, held in Kochi, Kerala, from February 14 to 16, brought together nearly 500 pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologistsread more