Dr. Likhiteswer Pallagani
Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgeon
KIMS Institute of Renal Sciences & Advanced Urology, Secunderabad
MCh Urology (AIIMS Jodhpur) · Vattikuti Foundation Fellowship in Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery · MS General Surgery · MBBS — 7+ years experience
Quick facts
| Designation | Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgeon |
| Qualifications | MCh Urology — AIIMS Jodhpur (2018–2021) · Fellowship in Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery — Vattikuti Foundation (MI, USA) / AINU Hyderabad (2021–2022) · MS General Surgery — Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad (2013–2016) · MBBS — Mamatha Medical College, Khammam (2006–2012) |
| Experience | 7+ years in Urology with specialisation in Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery |
| Key expertise | Robotic Uro-Oncology · Robotic Prostate Surgery · Robotic Renal Surgery · Robotic Cystectomy · Endourology (RIRS, PCNL, URSL) · HoLEP / ThuFLEP · Laparoscopic Urology |
| Landmark stat | 400+ robotic surgeries performed · 1,000+ laparoscopic surgeries · SUZICON 2022 Best Video Prize |
| Hospital | KIMS Institute of Renal Sciences & Advanced Urology · 1-8-31/1, Minister Road, Secunderabad, Telangana 500003 |
| OP timings | Mon – Sat: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM · Sunday: Not available |
| Memberships | Urological Society of India (USI) · Association of Southern Urologists · Society of Genito-urinary Surgeons (SGUS) · Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) |
| Appointments | 040-4488-5000 |
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About Dr. Likhiteswer Pallagani
Dr. Likhiteswer Pallagani is a specialist urologist with focused training in uro-oncology and robotic surgery, currently practising as Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgeon at KIMS Institute of Renal Sciences & Advanced Urology, Secunderabad. With 400+ robotic procedures and 1,000+ laparoscopic procedures to his credit, he brings a level of minimally invasive surgical volume unusual for a urologist at his stage of career.
His academic foundation was laid at AIIMS Jodhpur — one of India's most rigorous urology training institutions — where his MCh Urology provided deep exposure to complex oncological, reconstructive, and minimally invasive urological surgery in a high-volume referral setting. Following completion of his MCh, Dr. Pallagani was selected for the Vattikuti Foundation Fellowship in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery — one of the most prestigious fellowships in Indian robotic urology, providing dedicated hands-on robotic surgical training at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Hyderabad, under the Vattikuti Urology Institute's mentorship programme.
This fellowship was followed by specialist practice at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, where he built his independent robotic surgical practice before joining KIMS. His robotic surgical experience covers the full spectrum of urological oncology — robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, robotic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal diversion, robotic adrenalectomy, and Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (VEIL) for penile cancer.
His endourological practice complements his robotic work: RIRS and URSL for kidney and ureteric stones, PCNL for complex stone disease, and laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuFLEP — Thulium Fibre Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) using the latest laser technology. He has published research in indexed urology and oncology journals and has won best video awards at national urology conferences, including the SUZICON 2022 Best Video Prize.
Areas of clinical expertise
Robotic Uro-Oncology
Dr. Pallagani's primary subspecialty expertise is in robotic-assisted surgery for urological malignancies. He has performed 400+ robotic procedures with specific focus on:
- Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) — for prostate cancer. Nerve-sparing technique for preservation of continence and potency in eligible cases. Urethrovesical anastomosis. Extended pelvic lymph node dissection.
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy — kidney-sparing surgery for renal tumours. Off-clamp or minimal-clamp technique to preserve kidney function. For tumours up to 7cm in suitable anatomy.
- Robotic Radical Nephrectomy — for larger or more complex renal tumours. Retroperitoneal or transperitoneal approach.
- Robotic Radical Cystectomy (RARC) with intracorporeal diversion — for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Ileal conduit or orthotopic neobladder reconstruction, fully intracorporeal — avoiding an external incision for the diversion.
- VEIL — Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for penile cancer. Minimally invasive groin node dissection avoiding the wound complications of open inguinal dissection.
- Robotic Adrenalectomy — for phaeochromocytoma, Cushing's adenoma, Conn's syndrome, and adrenal metastases requiring resection.
- Robotic Pyeloplasty — for UPJ obstruction. Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty with robotic precision.
- Robotic Renal Transplant — experience in robotic-assisted kidney transplant (RAKT) from AINU training.
Endourology & Stone Surgery
Minimally invasive management of kidney and ureteric stone disease across all modalities:
- RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) — flexible ureteroscopy with holmium or thulium fibre laser for intrarenal stones
- PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) — including Mini-PCNL — for large and complex stone disease
- URSL (Ureteroscopy + Laser Lithotripsy) — for ureteric stones
- CLT (Cystolithotripsy) — for bladder stones
Laser Prostate Surgery
ThuFLEP (Thulium Fibre Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) and HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) — the current gold-standard treatments for BPH. Size-independent, no blood transfusion, and day-care in most cases. TURP remains an option for appropriate selected cases.
Laparoscopic Urology
1,000+ laparoscopic procedures including laparoscopic pyeloplasty, laparoscopic ureteroplasty and uretero-ureterostomy, laparoscopic Boari flap and ureteric reimplantation, laparoscopic simple and radical nephrectomy, and laparoscopic reconstructive procedures.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution |
|---|---|
| MCh (Urology) | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur — AIIMS is India's highest-ranked medical institution. MCh Urology at AIIMS Jodhpur is among the most competitive and rigorous urology superspecialty training programmes in the country. |
| Fellowship — Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery | Vattikuti Foundation (Michigan, USA) / Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Hyderabad — the Vattikuti Foundation Fellowship is one of the most prestigious robotic surgery fellowships available to Indian urologists, funded by the Vattikuti Urology Institute in Detroit. Fellowship training covered robotic prostate, kidney, bladder, and reconstructive surgery in a dedicated robotic urology programme. |
| MS (General Surgery) | Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad — affiliated with Osmania Medical College and a high-volume government tertiary referral centre in Hyderabad |
| MBBS | Mamatha Medical College, Khammam, Telangana |
Career history
| Period | Role & Institution |
|---|---|
| March 2025 – present | Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgeon · KIMS Institute of Renal Sciences & Advanced Urology, Secunderabad |
| Dec 2023 – Feb 2025 | Consultant Urologist · Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad |
| Feb 2023 – Nov 2023 | Associate Consultant Urologist · Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad |
| Sep 2022 – Feb 2023 | Senior Resident Urology · ESIC Super Speciality Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad |
| 2021 – 2022 | Fellowship in Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery · Vattikuti Foundation (MI, USA) / AINU, Hyderabad |
| 2018 – 2021 | MCh Urology (Senior Resident) · AIIMS Jodhpur |
| 2016 – 2017 | Senior Registrar Urology · Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi |
| 2013 – 2016 | MS General Surgery (Resident) · Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad |
Professional memberships
- Urological Society of India (USI)
- Association of Southern Urologists
- Society of Genito-urinary Surgeons (SGUS)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Awards & recognition
- Best Video Prize — SUZICON (South Zone Urological Society of India Conference) 2022
- 2nd Prize Best Video — Retroperitoneal Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Right Partial Nephrectomy (solitary functioning kidney, Lynch Syndrome) · SOGUS 2021
- Prize Video — Robotic Partial Nephrectomy with Renal Vein Thrombectomy in Solitary Functioning Kidney · RUFCON 2022
- Prize Video — Management of Vascular Injuries in Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy · SZUSICON 2022
- Prize Video — Modified Port Position in Robotic Assisted Boari Flap · NZUSICON 2020
- Invited Faculty and Chairperson for Paper Presentations · SZUSICON 2024
- Vattikuti Foundation Fellowship — one of India's most competitive robotic urology fellowships
Publications & research
Dr. Pallagani has published research in indexed urology and oncology journals with a focus on robotic surgery outcomes, renal cell carcinoma epidemiology, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and minimally invasive techniques. Selected publications:
| Publication | Journal |
|---|---|
| Pallagani L et al. 'Epidemiology and Clinicopathological Profile of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Review from the Tertiary Care Referral Centre.' | Journal of Kidney Cancer and VHL. 2021;8(1):1 |
| Gupta P, Choudhary GR, Pandey H, Madduri VK, Singh M, Pallagani L. 'Air vs. contrast pyelogram for initial puncture access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomised controlled trial.' | Urolithiasis. 2021 Jun;49(3):261–7 |
| Choudhary GR, Jena R, Likhiteswer P, Gupta P et al. 'Patient Renal and Tumour Attribute Score (PRETA Score): a comprehensive renal nephrometry score for use in patients with renal masses planned for minimally invasive nephron sparing surgery.' | Journal of Robotic Surgery. 2022 |
| Choudhary G, Jain P, Gupta P, Pallagani L. 'Pyonephrosis Drainage Failure with Two Ureteric Stents in a Paediatric Patient.' | Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2020;14(2) |
| Nandyala VN, Chintakindi S, Pallagani L, Kundarapu G. 'Gall bladder perforation — is it still a diagnostic dilemma: a retrospective study.' | International Surgery Journal. 2016;3(2):609–13 |
Key procedures at KIMS
| Procedure | Clinical details |
|---|---|
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) | Nerve-sparing for prostate cancer. Extended pelvic lymph node dissection. Intracorporeal urethrovesical anastomosis. Experienced in both transperitoneal and extraperitoneal RARP. |
| Robotic Partial Nephrectomy | Kidney-sparing surgery for renal tumours. Off-clamp or minimal ischaemia time technique. For T1a and T1b tumours — the robotic approach enables zero-ischaemia resection in selected anatomy. |
| Robotic Radical Cystectomy + Intracorporeal Diversion | RARC for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Fully intracorporeal ileal conduit or orthotopic neobladder. Extended pelvic lymph node dissection. |
| VEIL (Penile Cancer) | Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection — minimally invasive groin dissection for penile cancer staging and therapeutic lymphadenectomy. Avoids the major wound complications of open inguinal dissection. |
| Robotic Adrenalectomy | For phaeochromocytoma, Cushing's adenoma (adrenal adenoma), Conn's syndrome, and adrenal metastases. |
| ThuFLEP / HoLEP | Thulium Fibre Laser or Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate — size-independent definitive treatment for BPH. No blood transfusion. |
| RIRS / PCNL / URSL | Complete endourological stone management. RIRS for intrarenal stones, PCNL/Mini-PCNL for complex stones, URSL for ureteric stones. |
| Robotic Pyeloplasty | Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty for UPJ obstruction. Robotic approach — above 95% long-term success rate. |
Book a consultation with Dr. Likhiteswer Pallagani
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointments | 040-4488-5000 |
| assistance@kimshospitals.com | |
| Hospital | KIMS Institute of Renal Sciences & Advanced Urology · 1-8-31/1, Minister Road, Secunderabad, Telangana 500003 |
| OP timings | Mon – Sat: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM · Sunday: Not available |
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Dr. Pallagani is KIMS's dedicated robotic uro-oncology specialist. For cancer surgery (prostate, kidney, bladder), RIRS/stone surgery, or laser prostate treatment, he is available Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00.