About Doctor
Dr. Amitabh Kumar is a skilled Consultant Urologist at AINU Siliguri, West Bengal, specializing in Endourology, Laparoscopic and Robotic Urological Surgery, and Renal Transplantation. He holds an MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, an MS in General Surgery from GSVM Medical College, and an M.Ch. in Urology from the prestigious VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar has developed extensive surgical expertise over the years, performing advanced laparoscopic nephrectomies, complex urethroplasties, TURP, PCNL, and urogynecological reconstructions. He is also proficient in robotic-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci Xi system and has played a key role in numerous renal transplant programs. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kumar has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology, Robotics, and Renal Transplant, contributing to both academic training and surgical advancements. An active researcher and academician, he has published impactful studies in reputed journals, especially in the areas of neuro-urology and bladder dysfunction. Dr. Kumar is a member of the Urological Society of India (USI), through which he stays engaged with the latest innovations and best practices. Known for his precision, ethical approach, and commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Kumar continually works to advance the field of urology.
Education Qualifications
MBBS, MS, M.Ch - Urology
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- M.Ch (Urology)
Current Position
Consultant Urologist
Professional Memberships
- Urological Society of India (USI)
Publications
- Vasudeva, P., Kumar, V., Yadav, S., Prasad.,V Kumar, N., Kumar, S., Kumar, A (2023). Urodynamic assessment of detrusor function in the very acute phase of traumatic spinal cord injury: A prospective cohort study. Indian journal of urology. https://doi.org/10.4103/iju_315_23.
- Vasudeva, P., Kumar, A., Yadav, S., Kumar, N., Chaudhry, N., Prasad, V., Nagendra Rao, S., Yadav, P., & Patel, S. (2021). Neurological safety and efficacy of darifenacin and mirabegron for the treatment of overactive bladder in patients with history of cerebrovascular accident: A prospective study. Neurourology and urodynamics, 10.1002/nau.24793. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.24793.
Experience
- 10 Years of Experience
Expertise
- Advanced laparoscopic nephrectomies
- Complex urethroplasties
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)
- PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
- Urogynecological reconstructions
- Robotic-assisted surgeries (Da Vinci Xi system)
- Renal transplant surgery