Robotic Surgeon & Uro-Oncologist
Dr. Rohit Deshpande
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Professional Summary
Dr. Rohit Sanjay Deshpande is a highly trained urologist and uro-oncologist with extensive expertise in advanced urological care, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive uro-oncology. An alumnus of premier institutes including KEM Hospital–Seth G.S. Medical College, LTMMC Sion, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Medanta–The Medicity, he has strong academic credentials, multiple national and international awards, and a prolific publication record. His clinical interests focus on complex urological cancers, robotic and laparoscopic procedures, and evidence-based surgical outcomes, complemented by active participation in global conferences and fellowship training in cutting-edge robotic techniques.
Education - August 2011-May 2016
MBBS (Seth G.S. Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai), MS (General Surgery) (LTMMC & GH Sion, Mumbai), MCh Urology (PGIMER Chandigarh), USI-Accredited Fellowship in Robotic Surgery & Uro-Oncology (Medanta-The Medicity, Gurugram)
Internship -June 2016-July 2017
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
MS in General Surgery -August 2017-September 2020
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Government Hospital, Mumbai
- Dissertation title: An observational comparative study of outcome of Desarda’s tissue-based repair with outcome of Lichtenstein’s tension-free mesh-based repair for primary inguinal hernia
- Published a case report on “Primary Ewing Sarcoma of the Kidney” in the International Journal of Scientific Research
MCh Urology -July 2021-June 2024
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Secured Rank 4 in Fellowship Examination conducted by Urological Society of India, for USI Traveling Fellowships for Resident Urologists, and attended the EUREP Traveling Fellowship Program scheduled at Prague, Czech Republic from 30th August 2024 to 6th September 2024.
Presentations at conferences, as a Senior Resident in the Department of Urology, PGIMER, Chandigarh
| SR. No | Title of Presentations | Name of the Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency (Rescue) Bilateral Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for Refractory Cushing’s Syndrome (Won Best Poster Prize) | NZUSI Mid-Term CME, Shimla (LAPUROCON 2022), Himachal Pradesh |
| 2 | Perioperative & Histopathological Outcomes of Post-Chemotherapy Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Tumours: A Tertiary Care Experience | The 34th Saudi Urological Association Annual Meeting, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 3 | Analysing Peri-Operative Outcomes in Open Radical Cystectomy V/S Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy with Intra-Corporeal Urinary Diversion | 20th Urological Association of Asia Congress 2023 & 12th Emirates International Urological Conference 2023, Dubai, UAE |
| 4 | Impact Of Duration Of Administration Of Pre-Operative Antibiotics On SIRS/Urosepsis Rates In Patients Undergoing PNL For Non-Staghorn Renal Stones: A Randomized Controlled Study | USICON 2024, 57th Annual Conference of Urological Society of India, 1st-4th February 2024 at Samrat Ashok International Convention Center, Patna |
| 5 | Level Of Circulating Cell Free DNA In Urinary Bladder Cancer After Transurethral Resection Of Bladder Tumor: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study (Won Best Paper Prize) | UroOnco-Con 2024 (Annual Meeting of Uro-Oncology Subsection of USI), 25th-26th May, The Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad |
Articles published during USI-Accredited Fellowship in Robotic Surgery & Uro-Oncology
| Sr. No. | Publication Title | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Two-in-One Tumor in the Adrenal: A Functional Adrenocortical Adenoma with Myelolipomatous Differentiation | Fetal and Pediatric Pathology |
| 2 | Penile Calciphylaxis: An Experience of Two Cases Managed At A Tertiary Care Centre | International Journal of Scientific Research |
| 3 | Incidentally Diagnosed Triorchidism in An Elderly Patient Presenting With Hydrocoele | International Journal of Scientific Research |
| 4 | The Journey from Soil to Stone: An Unusual Case Of Isolation Of Pseudomonas Mosselii in Renal Stone Culture | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 5 | Post-Operative Outcome of Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion/Salvage by The “Santosh-PGI Hanging Loop Technique”: Results from A Tertiary Care Single-Centre Experience | International Journal of Scientific Research |
| 6 | Hyperchloremic Metabolic Acidosis With Hypothermia, In Bipolar Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate: Lessons Learnt | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 7 | Eventration Of Diaphragm With Ectopic Thoracic Kidney: A Cause Of Chronic Debilitating Flank Pain, Managed Via Robot-Assisted Approach | Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery |
| 8 | Isolated Renal Multifocal Epithelioid Angiomyolipoma Leading to Non-Functioning Kidney in a Case of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Piebaldism | Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences |
| 9 | “Lost and Found”: a Wild‑Goose Hunt with the da Vinci, Leading to Uncharted Territory | Indian Journal of Surgery |
| 10 | “A Cut To Remember”: Confronting Urethrorrhagia After Otis Urethrotomy | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| 11 | Beyond The Bladder: Unexpected Discovery Of Intestinal Malrotation During Radical Cystectomy With Ileal Conduit -A Urologist’s Predicament | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 12 | Weeping Womb (Uretero-Uterine Fistula) After Cesarean Section Managed With Robotic Surgery | Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery |
| 13 | Evolution of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Diagnostics: Vesical Imaging Reporting and Data System and Biomarkers | UroCancer Clinics of India |
| 14 | PSA: Myths and Reality | A Clinical Guide for Cancer Prostate Patient |
| 15 | Metastatic Intrigue: Penile Involvement in Prostate Cancer with Neuroendocrine Differentiation | UroPrecision |
Completed the Urological Society of India-accredited Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Uro-Oncology at Medanta-The Medicity (Gurugram) under Dr. Gagan Gautam and Dr. Puneet Ahluwalia (Program Director), from January 2025-January 2026.
Articles published during USI-Accredited Fellowship in Robotic Surgery & Uro-Oncology
| Sr. No. | Title | Name of the Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Metastatic Intrigue: Penile Involvement in Prostate Cancer with Neuroendocrine Differentiation – A Case Report | UroPrecision |
| 2. | Isolated invasive renal aspergillosis masquerading as malignancy: Emergence of a new COVID-19 sequela? | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 3. | From wobble to wisdom: Sharma-Devana PGI Modification of Hanging Loop Technique for Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion | Indian Journal of Nephrology |
| 4. | Caught between a rock and a hard place: Colossal stones in a continent pouch | Indian Journal of Applied Research |
| 5. | Giant Renal Parapelvic Cyst: A Diagnostic Conundrum | Cureus Journal of Medical Science |