Dr. Saurabh Vashishtha is a highly experienced medical professional currently serving as the Senior Consultant and Head of Department (Unit-2) at SSB Heart & Multispeciality Hospital in Faridabad. Specializing in urology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery and renal transplant, Dr. Vashishtha brings over 15 years of expertise to his role, enhancing patient care through innovative medical practices and advanced surgical techniques.
His medical journey began with an MBBS degree from King George Medical College, Lucknow in 2002, followed by a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery from the same institution. Dr. Vashishtha furthered his specialization by obtaining a DNB in General Surgery from the DNB board in New Delhi, an MCh in Urology from SGPGIMS, Lucknow and a DNB in Genito-Urinary Surgery. Additionally, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Uro-oncology & Robotic Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in New Delhi.
Prior to his current position at SSB Hospital, Dr. Vashishtha has held significant roles across several prestigious healthcare institutions. His academic contributions include tenure as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and at SGPGIMS, Lucknow. He has been a Chief Renal Transplant Surgeon and Consultant Urologist at Manipal Hospitals where he also served as the Chief Renal Transplant Surgeon of the Manipal Group of hospitals
Dr. Vashishtha’s research has been published in numerous respected journals, covering topics from innovative surgical techniques to the management of complex urological conditions. His works reflect his dedication to advancing the field of urology and his commitment to improving patient outcomes.
At SSB Heart & Multispeciality Hospital, Faridabad, Dr. Vashishtha leverages his vast experience in robotic and renal transplant surgery to provide top-tier medical care, firmly establishing the hospital as a leader in healthcare services in the region.
Educational Qualifications
He completed MBBS from KING GEORGE MEDICAL COLLEGE, LUCKNOW – LUCKNOW in 2002
MS – General Surgery from KG’s Medical College, Lucknow in 2007.
DNB – General Surgery from DNB board, New Delhi in 2008
DNB – Genito-Urinary Surgery, NBE, New Delhi (May 2014)
PDF Uro-oncology & Robotic Surgery RGCI & RC, New Delhi (Oct 2013- Sept 2014
Work Experience
Senior Consultant :
Urologist, Uro-Oncologist, Robotic
Chief Renal Transplant Surgeon Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation Paras Hospitals, Gurugram
Consultant Urologist :
Uro-Oncologist, Robotic & Renal Transplant Surgeon Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation Manipal Hospitals,
Chief Renal Transplant Surgeon of Manipal Group of hospitals
Assistant Professor :
Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi
Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation SGPGIMS, Lucknow
Associate Consultant:
Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation JAYPEE Hospital, Noida
Fellow of Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery Department of Genito-Urinary Oncology Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCI&RC), New Delhi
Clinical Assistant (III) Department of Genito-Urinary Oncology RGCI & RC, New Delhi
Senior Residency :
Department of General Surgery KG’s Medical University, Lucknow
Department of Urology & Renal Transplantation, SGPGIMS, Lucknow
Junior Residency :
Department of General Surgery, R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi
Publications
Predictors for recurrence after urethroplasty in pediatric and adolescent stricture urethra. Vashishtha S, Sureka SK, Kumar J, Prabhakaran S, Kapoor R, Ansari M. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2014;10(2):268–73
Preputial/penile skin flap, as a dorsal onlay or tubularized flap: a versatile substitute for complex anterior urethral stricture. Srivastava A, Vashishtha S, et al BJU International. 2012, Mar;110(11c).
Robot Assisted Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy: Our Single Centre Experience Of Complications And Outcome Analysis. Goel A, Vashishtha S, Rawal S. Mp37-08, The Journal of Urology. 2014;191(4).
Surgical Technique of Stapler less Total Intracorporeal Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Ileal Conduit for Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder. Goel A, Vashishtha S Rawal S. V4-04, The Journal of Urology. 2014;191(4).
Surgical Technique Of Total Intracorporeal Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Pitcher Pot Ileal Neobladder For Muscle Invasive Transitional Cell Carcinoma Of Bladder. Rawal S, Khanna S, Vashishtha S. V10-09, The Journal of Urology 2014;191(4).
A retrospective analysis of complications of laparoscopic left donor nephrectomy using the Kocaks modification of Clavien-Dindo system. Srivastava A, Vashishtha S, et al. Indian Journal of Urology. 2018;34(2):133
Single-centre experience of retroperitoneoscopic approach in urology with tips to overcome the steep learning curve. Srivastava A, Vashishtha S, et al. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 2016;12(2):102
Urethral stricture and stone: their coexistence and management. Vashishtha S, Kapoor R, Srivastav A. urology journal. March 2014(3;11(1):1204–10 10. Voiding Patterns In Pitcher Pot Ileal Neobladder Vashishtha S, Rawal S, Kaul A, Khanna S.IJMRP. March 2018(4(2):24–30.
Safety & efficacy of Sunitinib for metastatic RCC in Indian population: a Tertiary care experience. Vashishtha S, Rawal S, Joshi R, Khanna S. NIJS. July-Aug 2018(Vol 9).
Dorsal onlay vaginal mucosal graft urethroplasty for refractory female urethral stricture. Kaushal D, Vashishtha S*, Ali A, Agarwal M. International Journal of Medical and Health Research. 2018 May; Vol 4(Issue 5):51–5
Impact of simultaneous pancreatic-kidney transplantation in patient with type I diabetes mellitus. Srivastav A, Sureka S, Vashishtha S., Clinical Queries: Nephrology. 2012(0102):166–7.
Complications of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy according to modified Clavien classification: A standardized platform for reporting complications Kumar SS, Vashishtha S et al. Indian Journal of Transplantation. 2016;10(4):98
Safe vascular control in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: An experience of more than 1400 cases Sureka SK, Vashishtha S et al. Indian Journal of Transplantation. 2016;10(4):111