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    Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman

    Biography

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman is a Consultant Urologist, Uro Oncologist, and Robotic surgeon at CHENNAI UROLOGY AND ROBOTICS INSTITUTE PVT LTD (CURI HOSPITAL - SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL CATERING TO RENAL, UROLOGY, URO ONCOLOGY DISEASES ).

    He specialises in Minimally invasive/Robotic surgery and Uro Oncology. He is also a national proctor for robotic surgery in India, running a fellowship program for robotics as well as one of the few robotic surgeons in the world to have performed a robotic renal transplant surgery. He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and served as the managing editor for the Journal of Robotic surgery from 2010 to 2012. He has authored book chapters on robotic surgery and robotic training. He is also faculty in the University College London Robotic Centre for the Advanced urological robotic course as well as faculty in the Society of Robotic surgery.

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan's passion is to help prostate cancer patients lead better lives and to this effect, he has conducted several national and international camps to raise awareness and educate people about prostate cancer. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is best known for pioneering robotic surgery in South India.

    Dr. Ananthakrishnan is the founder and director of the INDIAN PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION, an organisation dedicated to the alleviation of suffering from Prostate cancer in India.

    • Speciality

      Urology

    • Areas of Expertise
      • Robotic Surgery
      • Urology
      • Male Infertility
      • Uro - Oncology
    Awards And Honours

    Samavedi S, Abdul-Muhsin H, Pigilam S, Sivaraman A, Patel VR. Handling difficult anastomosis. Tips and tricks in obese patients and a narrow pelvis. Indian J Urol IJU J Urol Soc India 2014;30:418–22. doi:10.4103/0970-1591.142070.

    Ko YH, Coelho RF, Sivaraman A, Schatloff O, Chauhan S, Abdul-Muhsin HM, et al. Retrograde Versus Antegrade Nerve Sparing During Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Which Is Better for Achieving Early Functional Recovery? Eur Urol 2013;63:169–77.

    Sivaraman A, Chauhan S, Schatloff O, Patel VR. Techniques of Nerve Sparing in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. In: John H, Wiklund P, editors. Robot. Urol., Springer Berlin Heidelberg; 2013, p. 259–71

    Sivaraman A, Leveillee RJ, Patel MB, Chauhan S, Bracho JE 2nd, Moore CR, et al. Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Dismembered Pyeloplasty for Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: A Multi-institutional Experience. Urology [Internet]. 2011 Dec 13 [cited 2012 Jan 9]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22173173

    Patel VR, Schatloff O, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Valero R, Coelho RF, et al. The Role of the Prostatic Vasculature as a Landmark for Nerve Sparing During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. European Urology [Internet]. 2011 Dec 30 [cited 2012 Jan 25]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22225830

    Schatloff O, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Kameh D, Palmer KJ, Patel VR. Anatomic Grading of Nerve Sparing During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. European Urology [Internet]. 2012 Jan 4 [cited 2012 Jan 25]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22230713

    Coelho RF, Chauhan S, Guglielmetti GB, Orvieto MA , Sivaraman A, Palmer KJ; Rocco B, Coughlin G; Hassan R, Patel RF. Does the presence of the median lobe affect the outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy? Journal of Endourology. 2011 Jul; Publication Status: Accepted.

    Ferreira Coelho R, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Palmer KJ, Orvieto MA, Rocco B, Coughlin G, Patel VR.. Modified technique of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy: advantages of a vesicourethral anastomosis. BJU International. 2011 Aug; Publication Status: In-Press.

    Ko Y, Coelho RF, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Schatloff O, Cheon J, Patel VR. Factors affecting the return of continence within 3 months following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: analysis from a large, prospective data by single-surgeon. Journal of Urology. 2011 Jun; Publication Status: Accepted.

    Valero R, Ko YH, Sivaraman A, Chauhan S, Schatloff O, Coelho RF, et al. Robotic Surgery: History and Teaching Impact. Actas Urologicas Espanolas. 2011 Oct;35(9):540–5.

    Valero R, Schatloff O, Sivaraman A, Chauhan S, Hwiiko Y, Coelho RF, et al. Bidirectional Barbed Suture for Bladder Neck Reconstruction, Posterior Reconstruction, and Vesicourethral Anastomosis During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. Actas Urologicas Espanolas [Internet]. 2011 Sep 1 [cited 2011 Oct 21]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21889821

    Patel VR, Abdul-Muhsin HM, Sivaraman A, Schatloff O, Coelho RF, Valero R, et al. A critical review of "perfecta" outcomes after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy in high-volume centres. BJU Int. 2011 Sep;108(6 Pt 2):1007–17.

    Chauhan S, Redan JA, Sivaraman A, Coelho RF, Palmer KJ, Schatloff O, et al. A team approach between the urologist and general surgeon during salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (SRP). Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2011 Sep;213:S150.

    Coelho RF, Sivaraman A, Chauhan S, Palmer KJ, Orvieto MA, Rocco B, et al. Modified technique of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy: advantages of a vesicourethral anastomosis. BJU International [Internet]. 2011 Aug 18 [cited 2011 Oct 21]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21851543

    Patel VR, Sivaraman A. Re: David R. Yates, Morgan Rouprêt, Marc-Olivier Bitker, Christophe Vaessen. To infinity and beyond: the robotic toy story. Eur Urol 2011;60:263-5. Eur. Urol. 2011 Aug;60(2):266–7.

    Patel VR, Coelho RF, Sivaraman A, Rocco B, Orvieto M, Palmer KJ, et al. Positive surgical margins after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a multi-institutional study. J. Urol. 2011 Aug;186(2):511–6.

    Chauhan S, Sivaraman AK, Patel MB, Coelho R, Liss M, Rocco B, et al. Preliminary analysis of the feasibility and safety of salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy after radiation failure: multi-institutional perioperative and short-term functional outcomes. J. Endourol. 2011 Jun;25(6):1013–9.

    Patel VR, Sivaraman A. Reply from Authors re: James A. Eastham, Peter T. Scardino. The Devil Is in the Details. Eur Urol 2011;59:708–9. European Urology. 2011 May;59:710–1.

    Patel VR, Sivaraman A, Coelho RF, Chauhan S, Palmer KJ, Orvieto MA, et al. Pentafecta: a new concept for reporting outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Eur. Urol. 2011 May;59(5):702–7.

    Coelho RF, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Orvieto MA, Palmer KJ, Coughlin G, et al. Influence of modified posterior reconstruction of the rhabdosphincter on early recovery of continence and anastomotic leakage rates after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Eur. Urol. 2011 Jan;59(1):72–80.

    Patel VR, Coelho RF, Chauhan S, Sivaraman A, Orvieto MA, Palmer KJ, et al. Continence, potency and oncological outcomes after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: early trifecta results of a high-volume surgeon. BJU Int. 2010 Sep;106(5):696–702.

    Reviewer in Peer-reviewed Journals

    • Managing Editor, Journal of Robotic Surgery
    • British Journal of Urology
    • European Urology
    • Indian Journal of Urology
    • Scandinavian Journal of Urology

    Conferred Special Achievement Award

    Dr.Ananthakrishnan Sivaraman has been conferred a Special Achievement Award in Robotic Surgery y the Bengal Urological Society at Bengal Urology Society Conference (BUSCON) as part of their 50th-anniversary celebration held in Kolkata. The award was given by Ms.Chandrima Bhattacharya, Health Minister of Bengal on November 24th, 2013. The award has been given as recognition of his efforts in initiating, facilitating, and mentoring robotic surgeons in Kolkata over the past year.

    Rajasekaran University Gold Medal in Urology - (First place in Urology Board Exam) Tamilnadu MGR Medical University Aug 2006

    Chinnaswamy Gold Medal in Urology Madras Urological Society Dec 2005

    First Rank Urology Entrance Examination Tamil Nadu State Super Speciality Entrance Examination May 2003

    Sri Shanmugam Prize for "Ideas and Innovations" TamilNadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists Meeting Oct 2006

    Best Scientific Paper Published in European Urology in 2011: Pentafecta: A New Concept for Reporting Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy.

    8th European Robotic Urology Symposium 2011: 1st prize for the best poster "Perioperative outcomes and early complication rates after 4000 robots assisted radical prostatectomy"

    26th Annual Congress of the European Association of Urology: 1st prize for the best poster "Predictors for early return of potency after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy."

    Education and traning
    Jun 2012

    Global Robotics Institute – Celebration, Florida

    Postgraduate Degrees Fellowship in Robotic Surgery – Urology Jun 2012 Global Robotics Institute – Celebration, Florida

    Nov 2008

    Inter collegiate speciality

    F.R.C.S. Urology (Edin.) Nov 2008 Intercollegiate specialty boards, United Kingdom

    Aug 2006

    Madras Medical College

    MCH Urology Aug 2006 Madras Medical College The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

    Sep 2004

    Royal College of Surgeons

    M.R.C.S. (Edin.) Sep 2004 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW, UK

    Dec 2001

    National Board (General Surgery)

    Diplomate, National Board (General Surgery) Dec 2001 National Board of Examinations, Government of India (Ministry of Health), Ansari Nagar, Ring Road, New Delhi, India – 110029

    Jun 2001

    Sri Ramachandra Medical College

    M.S.(General Surgery) Jun 2001 Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    1997–1998

    Madras Medical College

    Internship Government General Hospital Jan 1997 – Feb 1998 Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    1992–1998

    Madras Medical College

    Medical School M.B.B.S. Jun 1992 – Mar 1998 Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    POST GRADUATE SURGICAL TRAINING
    2003–2006

    Madras Medical College

    Registrar, Dept. of Urology. Madras Medical College & Research Institute, Government General Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    2001–2003

    Kilpauk Medical College

    Junior Resident (DNB Programme), Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    1998–2001

    Sri Ramachandra Medical College

    Resident, Department of Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Other Qualifications

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Academic Module Score = Overall Band 8.5

    United States Medical Licensing Exam Steps 1,2,3. ECFMG certified.

    Certified Console Surgeon for DaVinci Surgical Robotic System


    Professional Work

    Director of Urology, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery – Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute - Chennai Dec 2018 till Now

    Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon – Apollo Hospitals Chennai Sept 2012 till Nov 2018

    Fellowship Director – Vatikutti Apollo fellowship in Robotic Uro Oncology

    Fellow in Robotics – Urology – Global Robotics Institute Feb 2010 to June 2012 Supervised by Dr Vipul R Patel MD

    Global Robotics Institute – Celebration Health , Florida Hospitals, University of Central Florida.
    This is the foremost unit in Robotic surgery with a significant number of prostatectomies being done (Around 5600 till now and 1000 every year) The fellowship includes full fledged robotic console training and the fellow has the opportunity to be involved with about 2000 radical robotic prostatectomies making this experience unrivalled any where in the world.

    Senior Registrar/ Laparoscopic fellow – Feb 2008 till Feb 2010 Supervised by Mr PD Riminton MBChB,MMed(Urol),FCS(SA Urol) Eastbourne District General hospital, UK
    The Urology department is a regional cancer referral centre for minimally invasive uro-oncology. Fellowship training in minimally invasive Urology including laparoscopic techniques. Registrars are perform laparoscopic nephrectomies and Laparoscopic cystectomies, Flexible ureteroscopy and PCNL.

    Registrar – Oct 2006 till Feb 2008 Supervised by Mr Senthil Nathan MS, FRCS (Urology), FEBU Whittington Hospitals NHS trust and University college Hospitals, LONDON
    This large urology department is a centre for Uro-oncology and in conjunction with UCL serves as a tertiary referral centre for all cancer services in the north London area. Main focus is minimally invasive therapy for uro oncology and General urology including open radical prostatectomies, cystectomies and reconstructive urology.

    MCh Urology Postgraduate – (June 2003 to July2006) 36 months Supervised by Prof. R Jeyaraman MS Mch (Uro) Department of Urology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai
    The Urology department is a 100-bedded unit with 3 consultants and 4 registrars in a 1000 bedded premier teaching institution of the country. 1500 major procedures and 3000 minor urological procedures are done in a year. As a full time resident trainee, I was exposed to Transplantation, Endourology, Laparoscopic urology and Uro oncology and Urological trauma. It involves first on call duties twice a week. I have independently performed TURP, URS, OIU, Pyelolithotomy, Pyeloplasty, Urethroplasty and Simple nephrectomy., Radical nephrectomies and Red preparation for renal transplantation and Av fistulas. First hand experience in performing Urodynamics

    Junior Resident – (Nov 2001 – May 2003) 18 months Supervised by Prof MG Rajamanickam, MS, MCh (Uro) Department of Urology, Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    These were my first 2 years of full time Urology training and the busy work load coupled with less number of staff gave me ample opportunities to have first hand experience in Uro-gynaecology and being the training center for no scalpel vasectomy technique gave me ample opportunity to become proficient in the technique. Uro-radiology – Ultrasound KUB, IVP, AUG, RGP, USG guided PCN and AGP were my responsibility. Proficient in all day case urology and uro-gynecology procedures including vesico-vaginal fistulas.

    General Surgery, Resident – (Jun 1998 – Jun 2001) 36 months Department of General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute, Chennai
    Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute is a tertiary referral centre with a good patient inflow. Special postings in all affiliate surgical specialties for one month each including Urology, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, plastic, vascular, surgical gastroenterology. This one-month in urology kindled my interest in this field.

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