Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia

Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia

Director

23 Years of Experience

Urologist

MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowship

Reg. No.:32763, Punjab Medical Council

Medanta - The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon

English

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About Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia

  • Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia is an esteemed Urologist with over 23 years of experience.
  • His expertise includes Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, Robotic Partial Nephrectomy, Robotic Radical Cystectomy with intracorporeal diversion, Robotic Adrenalectomy, Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph node dissection, and Robotic VEIL.
  • Since 2014, he has been performing complex Robotic Uro-Oncological cases, having conducted over 1000 robotic surgeries as a console surgeon.
  • He performed the first Robotic Radical Prostatectomy and Robotic Radical Cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion at a corporate hospital in Uttar Pradesh.
  • After completing his MBBS from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in 2001, he also achieved an MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2006 and an MCh (Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in 2014.
  • He further achieved a Fellowship from Urologic Oncology Mie University, Japan, 2014, a Clinical Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Urology and Robotic Surgery from Medanta The Medicity, 2015, and an Advanced Robotic Urological Surgery Fellowship from the University of Miami, 2016.
  • Dr. Ahluwalia is among the pioneering fellowship-trained robotic surgeons in India, specializing in Robotic Urology & Uro-Oncology.
  • With extensive experience from leading national and international institutes, he specializes in advanced robotic surgery for urological cancers.
  • He is a certified proctor for Intuitive Surgical USA (Da Vinci Robots) and has played a key role in establishing robotic surgery programs across India.
  • He trains urologists nationwide in complex Robotic Uro-Oncological procedures and serves as a Program Director for fellowship programs recognized by the Urological Society of India (USI) and Vattikuti Foundation MI, USA.
  • Dr. Ahluwalia is actively involved in research, with numerous publications in national & international journals and presentations at prestigious conferences.
  • Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and convenes the Delhi Uro-Oncology Forum.
  • He is an active member of the Urological Society of India (USI), Delhi Urological Society, North Zone Urological Society of India, and Society of GenitoUrinary Oncologist (SOGO) India.

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Education

  • MBBS, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, 2001
  • MS (General Surgery), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2006
  • MCh (Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, 2014
  • Fellowship, Urologic Oncology Mie University, Japan, 2014
  • Clinical Fellowship, Minimal Invasive Urology and Robotic Surgery, Medanta The Medicity, 2015
  • Advanced Robotic Urological Surgery Fellowship, University of Miami, 2016

Past Experience

  • Director, Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Max Healthcare, 2023
  • Attending Consultant, Medanta - The Medicity, 2011
  • General Surgeon, Govt Multispeciality Hospital, Chandigarh, 2010

Awards

  • DUSCON achiever's Award at the Annual Delhi Urological Society for Exemplary Contribution in the field of Urology(Robotic Surgery) (DEC 2019)
  • 2nd Prize for Best Video Presentation at NZUSICON for Robotic Partial Nephrectomy in Horseshoe kidney: Technical Caveats (NOV 2018)
  • First Prize, Agra Urological Club Best Video, North Zone Chapter of Urological Society of India (NZUSICON), Annual North Zone – Annual Conference of Urological Society of India (USICON) 2016 for "Robot-assisted Radical Nephrectomy with Inferior Vena Cava Tumour Thrombectomy: technique and initial outcomes." (2016)
  • First prize (Annual Conference of Urological Society of India (USICON): Vijayawada prize for Best Poster) at National Conference USICON, Pune for "Kidney Carcinoma Associated with Xp 11.2 translocation/TFE3 Gene Fusion: A case report with review of Literature" (2013)
  • First prize for Review Paper at Annual Conference of Urological Association of Kerala (UAKON) Alleppy for "Current Management of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma" (2013)

Associations/Membership

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Delhi Urological Society
  • North Zone Urological Society of India
  • Society of GenitoUrinary Oncologist (SOGO) India

Paper Published

Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia has over 60 publications to his name, some of which are mentioned below:

  • DermAI 1.0: A Robust, Generalized, and Novel Attention-Enabled Ensemble-Based Transfer Learning Paradigm for Multiclass Classification of Skin Lesion Images 2023
  • Is the degree of nerve sparing in radical prostatectomy associated with superior functional and oncological outcomes? 2023
  • Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in morbidly obese patients: A VCQI (Vattikuti Collective Quality Initiative) database study 2023
  • Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in morbidly obese patients: a VCQI database study 2023
  • External Validation of Briganti and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre Nomograms for Predicting Lymph Node Invasion in the Indian Cohort of Patients with Prostate Cancer 2023
  •  Trifecta and perfecta outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in a multi-institutional cohort of Indian patients 2023
  • Textai2.0 (Psych): A Novel, Robust, and Generalized Cross-Domain Depression Detection Using Explainable Attention-Enabled Ensemble-Based Transformers Preprint Jan 2023
  • Cardiovascular/Stroke Risk Stratification in Diabetic Foot Infection Patients Using Deep Learning-Based Artificial Intelligence: An Investigative Study Article Nov 2022
  • Reply to Mitchell G. Goldenberg and Giovanni E. Cacciamani's Letter to the Editor re: Gopal Sharma, Milap Shah, Puneet Ahluwalia, et al. Development and Validation of a Nomogram Predicting Intraoperative Adverse Events During Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy. Eur Urol Focus. In press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2022.09.004 Article Nov 2022
  • Perioperative outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex renal masses: A Vattikuti Collective Quality Initiative database study Article Oct 2022
  • A Comparative Study of Factors Influencing Early Continence and long-term incontinence After robot-assisted radical prostatectomy Article Oct 2022
  • Selecting lymph node-positive patients for adjuvant therapy after radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymphadenectomy: An outcome analysis of 100 node-positive patients managed without adjuvant therapy Article Sep 2022
  • Comparison of perioperative outcomes following transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a propensity-matched analysis of VCQI database Article Jul 2022
  • Development and internal validation of preoperative and postoperative nomograms predicting quadrisects outcomes following robotic radical prostatectomy Article Jul 2022
  • Deep Learning Paradigm for Cardiovascular Disease/Stroke Risk Stratification in Parkinson's Disease Affected by COVID-19: A Narrative Review Article Jun 2022
  • Cardiovascular/Stroke Risk Assessment in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction—A Role of Carotid Wall Arterial Imaging and Plaque Tissue Characterization Using Artificial Intelligence Paradigm: A Narrative Review Article, May 2022
  • Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Diabetic Retinopathy via Atherosclerotic Pathway in COVID-19/Non-COVID-19 Frameworks Using Artificial Intelligence Paradigm: A Narrative Review Article May 2022
  • Implementation of ERAS protocol in robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal conduit urinary diversion: An outcome analysis beyond the learning curve Article Jan 2020
  • Therapeutic supine robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for post-chemotherapy residual masses in testicular cancer: technique and outcome analysis of initial experience Article Dec 2019
  • Robot-assisted radical nephroureterectomy with extended template lymphadenectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: An outcome analysis Article Jul 2018
  • Correlation of Transabdominal Ultrasonography and Cystoscopy in Follow-up of Patients with Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Article Jul 2017

Field of Expertise

  • Bladder Instillation
  • Burch Colposuspension
  • Cystectomy (Bladder Removal)
  • Cystolithotripsy
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Greenlight Laser Treatment of BPH
  • Hydrocele Surgery
  • Ileal Conduit
  • Laser Photo-Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP)
  • Laser Prostatectomy
  • Lithotripsy
  • Microscopic Varicocele Surgery
  • Mitrofanoff Procedure
  • Optical Urethrotomy
  • Orchidectomy
  • Orchidopexy
  • Penis Enlargement Surgery
  • Prostate Biopsy
  • Radical Cystectomy
  • Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation
  • Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)
  • Transperineal Biopsy
  • Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
  • Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
  • Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
  • Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery
  • Ureteral Stent Placement
  • Ureteral Stenting and Nephrostomy
  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy (URSL)
  • Urethral Catheterisation Device (UCD)
  • Urethral Stricture Surgery
  • Urethroplasty
  • Varicocele Intervention
  • Acute Tubular Necrosis
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • AIDS
  • Azoospermia
  • Balanitis
  • Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
  • Benign Prostatic Enlargement/Hyperplasia (BPE/BPH)
  • Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bladder Control Issues
  • Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias
  • Bladder Neck: Contracture of the Bladder Neck
  • Bladder Outlet Obstruction
  • Bladder Stones (Bladder Calculi)
  • Blood in the Semen (Hematospermia)
  • Chlamydia
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Cloacal Malformations
  • Communicating Hydrocele
  • Congenital Penile Curvature
  • Congenital Urological Anomalies
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Cystic Disease
  • Cystine Stones
  • Cystocele (Fallen Bladder)
  • Duplex Kidney
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
  • End-Stage Renal (Kidney) Disease
  • Eosinophilia
  • Epididymitis
  • Epispadias
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  • Frequent Urination
  • Genital Herpes (HSV-2)
  • Genital Lymphedema
  • Genital Warts
  • Glomerular Diseases
  • Glomerulonephritis (GN)
  • Goodpasture Syndrome
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA, formerly called Wegener’s)
  • Hematuria
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • HIV
  • Hydrocele
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
  • Hyperoxaluria
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypospadias
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Cysts
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Klinefelter Syndrome
  • Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism)
  • Male Infertility
  • Meatal Stenosis
  • Megaureter
  • Membranous Nephropathy
  • Micropenis
  • Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
  • Mitochondrial Diseases
  • Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Nocturia
  • Non-Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction
  • Nongonococcal Urethritis in Men
  • Oligospermia (Low Sperm Count)
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Penile Adhesions and Skin Bridges
  • Penile Cancer
  • Penile Curvature
  • Penile Torsion
  • Penis Health
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
  • Perineal Urethrostomy
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Phimosis and Paraphimosis
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Posterior Urethral Stenosis
  • Priapism
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Proteinuria
  • Prune Belly Syndrome
  • Pseudohermaphrodite
  • Pyonephrosis
  • Pyospermia
  • Rectocoele
  • Redundant Prepuce
  • Renal Artery Disease
  • Renal Hypertension
  • Resistant Hypertension
  • Retractile Testicle
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular Torsion
  • Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)
  • Urachal Abnormalities
  • Ureteral Obstruction
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Ureterocele
  • Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction
  • Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
  • Urethral Stricture in Men
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urogenital Sinus
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Varicocele
  • Vasculitis
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF)