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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
February 16, 2025 Overview of Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urologists are specialists who are qualified, trained and certified in the field of pediatric urology after paediatric surgery training. They are experts in diagnosing and treating urologic abnormalities inread more
February 16, 2025 Ovarian Tumors and Cancers in Children | A Comprehensive Guide
Ovarian tumors in children are rare but can present with vague symptoms such as a feeling of pressure or a noticeable mass in the lower abdomen. These tumors require promptread more
February 16, 2025 Understanding Neurogenic Bladder in Children
Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which the nerve supply to the bladder is affected. This disruption often occurs due to congenital abnormalities in the spine, operative procedures carried outread more
February 16, 2025 Tumors and Cancers of the Kidneys in Children
Tumors and Cancers of the Kidneys in ChildrenTumors or masses of the kidney in children are relatively rare, but among them, the most common type is nephroblastoma, also known asread more
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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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