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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
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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

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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
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Current Position

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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.
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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
October 15, 2025 Robotic Pyeloplasty in Children – A Hyderabad Success Story
When parents hear that their baby has a kidney blockage, it can be overwhelming. But today, with robotic pyeloplasty, children can receive safe, precise, and minimally invasive treatment.A Baby Girl’sread more
July 23, 2025 Hypospadias Surgery in Hyderabad – Success Stories by Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran
Back to Play in Just 2 Days! Recently, an 11-month-old baby underwent hypospadias repair surgery with Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran. Within just 48 hours, the child was back on his batteryread more
July 10, 2025 48 Hours to Joy: How Robotic Surgery Gave a Toddler a New Lease on Life
By Dr. Prabhu KarunakaranConsultant Pediatric Urologist & Robotic Surgeon, Hyderabad Imagine a child undergoing surgery one morning — and running around his home the very next day. This is notread more
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
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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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    February 22, 2025 Dr Prabhu chairing the session: Robotic Innovations Discussed at IAPS Telangana State Chapter 2025
    State Chapter 2025The future of Pediatric surgery or Pediatric urology is here, and robotic-assisted procedures are paving the way for safer, more precise, and minimally invasive surgical interventions for children.read more
    February 22, 2025 Preventing UTIs in Babies| Expert Advice from Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in babies can be a cause for concern, leading to complications such as kidney infections (pyelonephritis), which may result in long-term kidney damage if left untreated.read more
    February 22, 2025 When Does A Child Need Surgery for Urological Conditions? Expert Insights from Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran
    Urological conditions in children can range from mild, self-resolving issues to complex anatomical abnormalities requiring surgical intervention. According to Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, Consultant Pediatric Urologist in Hyderabad, early evaluation andread more
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