Dr. Pankaj Panwar – Expert in Kidney Transplant, Urology & Robotic Surgery

Dr. Pankaj Panwar is an experienced kidney transplant surgeon, urologist, uro-oncologist and robotic surgeon currently serving as Additional Director – Urology at Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, kidney transplantation is one of the major areas of his practice, supported by extensive training in advanced urology, donor surgery and complex urinary tract reconstruction.

His kidney transplant expertise includes living-donor renal transplantation, donor nephrectomy, management of complex donor anatomy and transplant-related urological reconstruction. He also has academic experience in kidney transplantation, including published work addressing donor kidneys with multiple renal arteries and the technical challenges associated with complex renal vascular anatomy.

Dr. Panwar’s background in reconstructive urology is particularly valuable in kidney transplant surgery because successful transplantation may require careful management of the ureter, bladder and urinary tract in addition to vascular reconstruction.

Alongside kidney transplantation, Dr. Panwar has significant expertise in robotic uro-oncology, including robotic surgery for prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. His practice also covers advanced endourology for kidney stones, benign prostate enlargement and urinary obstruction.

Before returning to India, Dr. Panwar worked in the United Kingdom as a Consultant Urologist and Robotic Cancer Surgeon at University Hospitals of North Midlands, providing him with extensive international experience in modern minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery.

Dr. Panwar evaluates and treats patients with kidney failure requiring transplantation as well as complex urological conditions affecting the kidneys, urinary tract, prostate and bladder.

End-Stage Kidney Disease Requiring Transplantation

• Patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease may require renal transplantation when clinically suitable.
• Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation
• Kidney Transplantation after Long-Term Dialysis
• Selected Repeat Kidney Transplantation
• Transplant Cases requiring Complex Urological Reconstruction

Living Kidney Donor Evaluation & Surgery

• A successful living-donor kidney transplant requires careful assessment and surgical planning for the donor.
• Donors with Complex Renal Vascular Anatomy (e.g., Multiple Renal Arteries)
• Surgical Planning for Donor Nephrectomy and Donor Kidney Retrieval

Urological Problems in Kidney Transplant Patients

• Ureteric Complications (Urinary Leakage, Ureteric Narrowing or Obstruction)
• Bladder-Related Problems
• Post-Transplant Urological Complications requiring Surgical Correction

Kidney Cancer

• Renal Cell Carcinoma and Small Renal Masses
• Complex Kidney Tumours suitable for Partial or Radical Nephrectomy
• Upper Urinary Tract Tumours

Kidney & Ureteric Stones

• Large Renal Stones, Complex Renal Calculi, Recurrent Kidney Stones
• Obstructive Urinary Stones requiring PCNL or Ureteroscopic Surgery

Prostate & Bladder Disorders/Cancer

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Enlarged Prostate, Urinary Retention
• Prostate Cancer
• Muscle-Invasive and Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
• Recurrent Bladder Tumours and Bladder Conditions requiring Reconstruction

Ureteric & Reconstructive Urological Problems

• Ureteric Injury, Ureteric Stricture, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Urinary Fistula
• Complex Urinary Tract Injury and Post-Surgical Urological Complications

Kidney Transplant Surgery & Living Donor Nephrectomy

• Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation
• Complex Kidney Transplantation and Selected Repeat Kidney Transplantation
• Transplantation involving Complex Renal Vascular Anatomy (Multiple Renal Arteries)
• Surgical Retrieval of a Kidney from a Healthy Living Donor (Donor Nephrectomy)
• Transplant-Related Urological Reconstruction (Ureteric and Bladder Reconstruction, Correction of Urinary Leakage)

Robotic Kidney & Prostate Surgery

• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy, Robotic Radical Nephrectomy, and Nephron-Sparing Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery for Kidney Tumours
• Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (Nerve-Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy)
• Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery

• Robotic Radical Cystectomy
• Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion, Ileal Conduit Reconstruction
• Orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction in Selected Patients

Endourology & Kidney Stone Surgery

• Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
• Ureteroscopy (URS) and Laser Lithotripsy
• Endoscopic Management of Complex Renal Calculi

HoLEP & Reconstructive Urology

• Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
• Treatment of Bladder Outlet Obstruction
• Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair, Ureteric Reconstruction, Boari Flap Reconstruction
• Repair of Ureteric Injuries and Selected Urethral Reconstruction Procedures

Dr. Pankaj Panwar earned his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. He completed his MS in General Surgery from University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, where he was recognized as a Gold Medalist. He attained his MCh in Urology from the highly prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Further solidifying his international credentials, he achieved the FRCS in Urology from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

• International Training & Experience: Possesses significant advanced urological and robotic-surgery exposure in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. He completed a Fellowship in Robotic Uro-Oncology at Guy’s Hospital, London, and a Senior Clinical Fellowship in Robotic & Laparoscopic Uro-Oncology at University Hospitals of North Midlands. He subsequently served as a Consultant Urologist & Robotic Cancer Surgeon in the UK before returning to India.
• Clinical Focus & Expertise: Serves as Additional Director – Urology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, bringing over 15 years of robust clinical practice. His core expertise encompasses Living-Donor Kidney Transplantation, managing complex donor renal anatomy (multiple renal arteries), Transplant-Related Urological Reconstruction, Robotic Uro-Oncology (Kidney, Prostate, Bladder Cancers), Endourology, and Reconstructive Urology.
• Awards & Recognitions: Honored with the John Steyn Travelling Fellowship in Urology (RCSEd), the USI-Olympus International Travelling Fellowship, and the Robotic Surgeons Council Scholarship (Vattikuti Foundation). He was also awarded First Prize for the Best Paper by the Indian Journal of Urology and the Dr. U.K. Shrivastava Gold Medal for his academic performance in Surgery.

• More than 15 years of urological surgical experience
• Expertise in kidney transplantation
• Experience in living-donor kidney transplant surgery
• Experience in donor nephrectomy
• Expertise in managing complex donor renal vascular anatomy
• Academic work involving kidneys with multiple renal arteries
• Experience with transplant-related urological reconstruction
• Advanced reconstructive urology expertise
• MCh Urology training from PGIMER, Chandigarh
• FRCS in Urology from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Extensive international clinical experience in the United Kingdom
• Expertise in minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery
• Ability to manage associated kidney, urinary tract and bladder conditions
• Access to multidisciplinary kidney transplant services at Fortis
• Coordination between transplant surgeons, nephrologists, transplant physicians, anaesthetists and critical-care teams
• Medical-record and donor-report review through VRH Healthcare
• Assistance with hospital appointments and transplant evaluation
• Support with treatment estimates and hospital documentation
• Visa-related coordination for international patients
• Assistance with accommodation, airport transfers, interpreters and follow-up care