About Doctor
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Reddy Adapala is a highly skilled Uro-Oncologist at AINU, Banjara Hills, with focused expertise in diagnosing and treating cancers of the urinary system. With over a decade of experience and specialized training in robotic uro-oncology, Dr. Rajesh combines surgical precision with cutting-edge technology to provide patients with the highest standards of cancer care.
He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Anantapur, followed by MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Manipal University). He then pursued his super-specialty training in Urology through the DNB program at Kasturba Medical College Hospital, and later received advanced fellowship training in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery.
Dr. Rajesh has successfully treated a wide range of urological cancers, including kidney, adrenal, bladder, ureteric, prostate, testicular, and penile cancers. His expertise in robotic-assisted surgeries allows for minimally invasive procedures with reduced complications, faster recovery, and better functional outcomes.
He is also a published researcher and an active contributor to clinical advancements in uro-oncology, known for his patient-centric approach and commitment to delivering personalized, evidence-based cancer care.
Education Qualifications
Department of Uro – oncology & Robotics
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (2002–2007)
- MS (General Surgery) – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2009–2011)
- DNB (Urology) – National Board of Examination, KMC Hospital, Mangalore (2014–2016)
- Fellowship – Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery
Current Position
Consultant Uro-oncologist at Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad
Publications
- Adapala R KR, Prabhu G GL, Shetty R, Yalla D R, Rakesh B, Venugopal P: Role of Preoperative Renal Stone Complexity Assessment by Guy’s Stone Score as a Predictor of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Outcomes. UrolInt 2021;105:548-553.
- Adapala RR, Shetty R, Venugopal P, Prabhu GGL, Yalla D, Unnikrishnan B. Renal salvage, an achievable goal in patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis: Outcomes of an algorithmic renal preserving strategy. Urol Ann 2020;12:156-62.
- Adapala RR, Prabhu GGL, Sanman KN, Shetty R, Venugopal P, Yalla D. Is preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio a red flag which can predict high-risk pathological characteristics in renal cell carcinoma, Urol Ann 2021;13:47-52.
- Chiruvella M, Ghouse SM, Adapala RKR. Use of posterior radial nephrotomy in laparoscopic enucleation of renal hilar tumors. Indian Journal of Urology 2021; 37:92-94.
- Public-Private Partnership in Renal replacement therapy: Single Centre Experience from Karnataka State CAPD Pilot Project: Indian Journal of Peritoneal Dialysis 2016, 29. pp. 17-21.
- Shenoy J, Adapala RK. Study of feeding jejunostomy as an add on procedure in Upper gastrointestinal surgeries. Indian J Surg. 2015;77:275282.
- Adapala RK, Ram H S S, Pai A, Muthukumar. A case of perianal and gluteal scrofulodefma. J ClinDiagn Res. 2014;8(4):NJ01-NJ2. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2014/8180.4304.
- Rao H, Pai A, Adapala RK, Ram H S S, Muthukumar. Sacrococcygeal sarcoma – a case series: Calicut Medical Journal 2011; 9(3):e11.
- Chiruvella M, Adapala RK (Corresponding Author), Ghouse SM, Bendigeri T, Madduri V, Tak GR. Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy in Complex Renal Masses: Tips and Tricks. UroCancer Clinics of India 1(1): 37–42, Oct–Dec 2023.
- Chiruvella M, Syed GM, Darga S, Kondakindi PR, Enganti B, Adapala RK (Corresponding Author). Robotic Local Fat Extirpation and Ureteric Reimplantation for Pelvic Lipomatosis with Ureteric Obstruction: Technical Considerations. Turkish Journal of Urology, Sep 2022; 48(5): 385–388.
- Chiruvella M, Ghouse SM, Adapala RK. Use of Posterior Radial Nephrotomy in Laparoscopic Enucleation of Renal Hilar Tumors. Indian Journal of Urology, 2021; 37: 92–94.