- Speciality: Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery
- Designation: Chairperson & Head – Urology, Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS (Surgery), MCh (Urology)
- Experience: 25+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Dr. Rajiv Yadav is a distinguished urologist with over 25 years of experience in treating prostate, kidney, and urinary bladder disorders. He currently serves as the Chairperson of Urology and Head of Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. He completed his MS in Surgery and MCh in Urology from AIIMS, New Delhi. Subsequently, he pursued fellowships in Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery and Endourology & Laparoscopy in the USA. He also completed a fellowship in Endourology & Laparoscopy at AIIMS. His clinical focus is on robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Moreover, he leads a team proficient in handling complex urological procedures. Together, they have performed thousands of procedures with world-class outcomes. Therefore, he is a trusted name in urology across India.
Additionally, Dr. Yadav has authored more than 100 scientific articles on minimally invasive urology and urologic oncology research. He has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. These include the ‘Best Clinical Research’ award from the American Urological Association for 2008 and 2009. He also received the ‘Gold Medal’ for Best Outgoing Resident in Urology at AIIMS. Furthermore, he was a Co-Investigator on an NIH R01 Grant Award. He has won multiple best video and best paper awards at national and international conferences. Meanwhile, he remains actively involved in research, innovation, and education. Consequently, he continues to advance the field of urology through his clinical practice. Hence, he is a highly respected leader in robotic urologic surgery across the world.
Work Experience
● Chairperson – Urology, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (Present)
● Head – Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I), Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram
● Over 25 years of comprehensive urology experience
● Performed thousands of robotic and complex urological procedures
● Extensive training at AIIMS, New Delhi, and prestigious centers in the USA
Specialty & Interests
● Robotic Surgery for Urological Cancers
● Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
● Robotic Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer
● Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer
● Robotic Adrenalectomy and Robotic Pyeloplasty
● MRI-TRUS Fusion Biopsy
● Endoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Open Surgical Procedures
● Evaluation and Management of Urological Cancers
Memberships
● Urological Society of India
● American Urological Association
● North Zone Urological Society of India
● Delhi Urological Society
● Association of Surgeons of India
Education & Training
● MS (Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi
● MCh (Urology), AIIMS, New Delhi
● Fellowship in Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery, USA
● Fellowship in Endourology & Laparoscopy, USA
● Fellowship in Endourology & Laparoscopy, AIIMS, New Delhi
Honors & Awards
● Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Resident in Urology, AIIMS (December 2005)
● First Prize, American Urological Association/Gyrus ACMI Best Clinical Research Essay (2009)
● First Prize, American Urological Association/Astellas Best Scientific Abstract Award (2008)
● First Prize, American Urological Association/Gyrus ACMI Best Clinical Research Essay (2008)
● First Prize, American Urological Association Best Scientific Video Presentation Award (2008)
● First Prize, International College of Surgeons, USA, Best Research Essay Award (2008)
● Best Abstract, Basic Science Award, Sexual Medicine Society of North America (2008)
● Best Scientific Paper Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (2008)
● Best Video Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (2008)
● Best Video Award, Robotic Surgeon’s Council Meet, New Delhi (2016)
● Delhi Urological Society (DUSCON) Achievers Award (2016)
● Best Reviewer Award, Indian Journal of Urology (2015)
● Best Poster Award, NZUSICON, Srinagar (2015)
● Award for Best Paper in Robotic Surgery, Vattikuti Foundation-IJU (2014)
Treatments Offered
● Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
● Robotic Partial and Radical Nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer
● Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion for Bladder Cancer
● Robotic Adrenalectomy
● Robotic Pyeloplasty
● MRI-TRUS Fusion Biopsy
● Endoscopic Urological Procedures
● Laparoscopic Urological Surgeries
● Open Urological Surgical Procedures
● Comprehensive Evaluation and Management of Urological Cancers
● Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology Procedures


