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Overview
Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran is a distinguished Pediatric Urology Specialist at Apollo Health City Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, with five years of dedicated experience in the field. He holds an impressive array of qualifications, including MBBS, DrNB in Pediatric Surgery, and specialized fellowships in Pediatric Urology and Robotic Surgery from the University of Chicago, USA. His advanced expertise enables his to perform a range of complex procedures, including minimally invasive surgeries, management of congenital urological conditions, and treatment of urinary tract infections in children. Dr. Karunakaran is deeply committed to patient-centered care, ensuring that each child receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs. He actively engages in research and academic discussions, contributing to advancements in pediatric urology. His participation in national and international medical conferences underscores his dedication to staying at the forefront of medical innovation and excellence. Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, Dr. Karunakaran effectively communicates with a diverse patient population, fostering a supportive and understanding environment for families. His passion for improving the lives of his young patients drives his commitment to providing the highest quality of healthcare.
Experience
- SR- IGICH, Bangalore( 2019 – 2020)
- SR- SGPCIMS, Lucknow(2020-2022)
- Consultant Pediatric Urologist, AINU, Hyderabad(2022- 2024)
Memberships
- ESPU( European Society of Pediatric Urology)
- SPU( society of Pediatric Urology)
- CRSA (Clinical Robotic Aurgeons Association)
- IAPS( Indian Association of Pediatric surgeons)
- MNAMS- Member of National academy of Medical sciences
- FSPU – Fellow in society of pediatric urology
Awards
- Best paper in international virtual section -Robotic laparoscopic assisted techniques in paediatric urology-BAPES, November -2022
- 2nd Best Karlstorz award – RAFUT and RACUT- robot assisted ureteric tapering technique – PESICON April 2022
- Best paper – CLIP and CLING in Pediatric urology- trick with a click- PESICON- April 2022
- 2nd Best Paper Award and Price Money for Robotic Extravesical Reimplantation – Emerging Minimal Invasive Modality- PESICON March 2021
- Best Paper Award and Price Money for RIRS – RIRS – Technique and Feasibility in Children- Single Institute Experience –PESICON March 2021
- Best Paper Award and Medal for Preoperative Assessment of Airway in TEF –IAPSCON 2017
- Certificate Of Merit for Comprehensive Hernioscopy – A Preliminary Study TPPSCON-2017
Research and Publication
- Ansari MS, Yadav P, Chakraborty A, Shandilya G, Karunakaran PK, Pathak A, Srivastava A. Robot-assisted Foley Tie Ureteric Tapering and Reimplantation. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2024 Mar-Apr;29(2):98-103. doi: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_131_23. Epub 2024 Mar 4. PMID: 38616830; PMCID: PMC11014166
- Karunakaran P, Pathak A, Shandilya G, Puneeth Kumar KM, Anand M, Yadav P, Srivastava A, Ansari MS. Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery in primary and residual renal calculi in children. J Pediatr Urol. 2022 Jun;18(3):312.e1-312.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2022.03.017. Epub 2022 Mar 28. PMID: 35474161
- Shandilya G, Karunakaran P, Pathak A, Yadav P, Srivastava A, Ansari MS. Noninvasive Evaluation of Bladder Bowel Dysfunction and its Extrapolation as Biofeedback Therapy to Train Pelvic Floor Muscles. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jul-Aug;27(4):466-472. doi: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_145_21. Epub 2022 Jul 26. PMID: 36238324; PMCID: PMC9552653
Special Interests
- Reconstructive surgeries in pediatric urology,
- Robotic surgeries in children,
- Endourology including stone management in children.