Dr. Anant Kumar

Chairman – Urology, Robotic Surgery & Renal Transplantation

Dr. Anant Kumar is a legendary figure in Indian Urology with over 40 years of clinical and surgical mastery. He currently heads the Max Institute of Cancer Care and the Department of Urology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. A pioneer of Robotic-Assisted Kidney Transplantation, he has personally performed over 3,500 successful kidney transplants and more than 500 robotic surgeries in the last five years. His career is defined by introducing cutting-edge technology to traditional surgery, making him a global leader in treating complex renal and urological conditions.

Dr. Anant Kumar is celebrated for his technical precision and his role in making India a global hub for advanced renal care.

Elite National Foundation: An alumnus and former faculty member of the prestigious PGI Chandigarh and SGPGI Lucknow, he spent over 30 years in academic medicine. He trained a generation of urologists before bringing his expertise to the private sector.
Pioneer of Robotic Excellence: He is a master of the da Vinci Robotic System, specializing in Robotic Kidney Transplantation and Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy. This technology allows for sub-millimeter precision, leading to significantly less pain and faster recovery for international medical travelers.
Master of Laparoscopy: He is a world-renowned expert in Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy, having performed over 2,000 procedures. This “keyhole” technique ensures that kidney donors can be discharged from the hospital in just 48 hours with minimal scarring.
Uro-Oncology Authority: Dr. Kumar is a specialist in managing cancers of the kidney, bladder, and prostate. He focuses on organ-preserving surgeries, such as partial nephrectomies, where only the tumor is removed while saving the healthy portion of the kidney.

Conditions & Diseases Treated

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring Kidney Transplantation
Urological Cancers (Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Penile, and Testicular Cancer)
Severe Urethral Strictures and Ureteral Obstructions
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH)
Complex Kidney and Urinary Tract Stones (Urolithiasis)
Renovascular Hypertension
Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Specialized Procedures & Treatments

Robotic-Assisted Kidney Transplantation and Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (Nerve-Sparing for Prostate Cancer)
Robotic Partial and Radical Nephrectomy (Organ-Preserving Kidney Surgery)
Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Neobladder
Laser Prostatectomy (HoLEP / GreenLight Laser)
Advanced Reconstructive Urology (Urethroplasty)
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Flexible Ureteroscopy (RIRS)

Director – Department of Urology, Robotics & Kidney Transplant: Fortis Group of Hospitals, Delhi NCR
Senior Consultant – Urology & Transplant: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Professor and Head – Urology: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
Consultant Urologist: Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. B.C. Roy National Award: Honored with the highest medical award in India by the President of India for his outstanding contribution to the medical field.
Surgical Pioneer: Recognized globally for successfully performing over 3,500 kidney transplants and pioneering robotic-assisted transplant surgeries in India.
Hewett Gold Medal: Awarded for being the best medical graduate during his MBBS training.
Global Academic Authority: Has published over 160 papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals, authored several book chapters, and regularly serves as an invited operating faculty at global urology conferences.

FRCS: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
MCh (Urology): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
DNB (Urology): National Board of Examinations, India
MS (General Surgery): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
MBBS: King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Memberships: American Urological Association (AUA), British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), Urological Society of India (USI), Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).

Dr. Anant Kumar

Chairman – Urology, Robotic Surgery & Renal Transplantation

Hospital

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

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