Pioneer of “RIRS” India

Dr. Pawan K. Gupta

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE / ENDOUROLOGY

Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta

M.S. Surgery, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
Diploma in Urology, London

R P Stone Clinic, Panipat, Haryana, India


Clinical Focus

  • Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
  • Flexible ureteroscopy and urinary stone disease
  • TURP/Laser Prostatectomy
  • Management and treatment of urethral and ureteral stricture
  • TCC urinary tract and other endoscopic urological procedures.

Qualifications

  • M.S. Surgery, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
  • Diploma in Urology, London
 

A career in endourology combining clinical practice, surgical teaching and the development of instruments for ureteroscopic stone surgery.

PROFILE AT A GLANCE

Practice

Consultant Endourologist, R P Stone Clinic, Panipat

RIRS

Flexible ureterorenoscopy / RIRS practice documented from 1998; a North Zone Urological Society of India workshop was held at R P Stone Clinic in that year.

Instrument design

Suction ureterorenoscope subsequently developed and manufactured by Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany.

DR. PAWAN KUMAR GUPTA | PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I am delighted to share with you all that I had the privilege of operating and demonstrating my technique for removing kidney stones by RIRS at PGIMER, Chandigarh. This remarkable experience took place in the first Annual Conference of Urolithiasis Section of Urological Society of India on 13th May 2023. I am grateful to Prof. & Head of Dept. of Urology, Dr. Uttam Mette, PGI, Chandigarh, Dr. S K Pal, and Dr. Harprit, Chairman & Secretary of Urolithiasis Section of Urological Society of India, for giving me this opportunity.

It was an incredible honour to showcase my technique to such an esteemed audience. I am confident that my approach will have a positive impact on patients who suffer from kidney stones. This experience has provided me with tremendous motivation to continue contributing to the field of RIRS.

I look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of my patients and sharing my experiences with all of you.

Clinical practice & appointments

Dr. Gupta’s professional profile centres on endourology and minimally invasive treatment of urinary stone disease, with particular emphasis on flexible ureteroscopy and RIRS, TURP/Laser Prostatectomy, management and treatment of urethral and ureteral stricture, TCC urinary tract and other endoscopic urological procedures.

  • PRESENT Consultant Endourologist
    R P Stone Clinic, Panipat, Haryana
  • FORMER Consultant Urologist
    Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany
  • FORMER Consultant Urologist
    Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
  • FORMER Consultant Urologist
    Mool Chand Hospital, New Delhi
  • FORMER Consultant Urologist
    Jaipur Golden Hospital, New Delhi
  • FORMER RIRS Surgeon
    Max Hospital, New Delhi

RIRS & professional milestones

1998 Flexible ureteroscopy / RIRS in Panipat

A workshop on rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopy was conducted at R P Stone Clinic under the North Zone Chapter of the Urological Society of India. This was first workshop on flexible ureteroscopy in India.

First Workshop on Flexible Ureteroscopy in India was Organized by Dr. Pawan Gupta in 1998 at R P Stone Clinic, Panipat.

The workshop was attended by Dr. A. J. Gross (Germany) and Dr. David Albala (USA), as well as by renowned Indian Urologists such as Dr. S. K. Sharma (Ex – Director, PGI Chandigarh), Dr. N. P. Gupta (AIIMS) and Dr. Mahesh Desai.

2003-06 Invited demonstrations and presentations

Invited faculty activity included live workshops and presentations in Dehradun, Ludhiana, Jaipur, PGIMER Chandigarh, Srinagar and the 39th Annual Conference of the Urological Society of India in Varanasi.

2008 Endoscopic instrument development

Designed a suction ureterorenoscope described as allowing lithotripsy with simultaneous evacuation of fragments/debris; the professional record states that it was manufactured by Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany.

Dr Pawan Kumar Gupta has designed a new Ureterorenoscope which has the provision of simultaneously lasing the stone and sucking the fragments and debris, thereby avoiding the need to remove the fragments by using stone holding foreceps and prevent repeated excursions in the Ureter. The scope has been manufactured by Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany and named as “Suction Ureterorenoscope by Pawan Gupta”

2011 International RIRS workshop, Panipat

RIRS workshop at R P Stone Clinic, with live operative demonstrations. Organized by Urological Society of India with Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta as organizing secretary

Workshop on Flexible Ureteroscopy in April 2011 “RIRS” 2011 was Organized by Doctor Pawan Gupta at R P Stone Clinic, Panipat

The workshop was attended by 200 Urologists from all over the country and abroad.

2012 International RIRS workshop, Panipat

RIRS workshop at R P Stone Clinic, with live operative demonstrations. Organized by Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta as organizing secretary

Third Workshop on Flexible Ureteroscopy by Doctor Pawan Gupta in April 2012 at R P Stone Clinic, Panipat (RIRS 2012)

Attended by more than 100 Urologists from all over the country & abroad.

2024 Live RIRS demonstration to Heidelberg

Live demonstration of RIRS transmitted to Heidelberg University Hospital in January 2024 under Semi Live 2024

2026 European patent publication

European patent application, “Flexible Endoscope,” was published.

Design objective

Low-profile access combined with a larger functional lumen for suction/fragment evacuation during flexible endoscopy.

 

Instrument design & innovation

A recurring theme in Dr. Gupta’s work is improving access, visibility and fragment management during ureteroscopic stone surgery.

Prototype smallest-ureteroscope – published 2006

In Journal of Endourology, Gupta reported an initial clinical series using a prototype ureteroscope with a small tip/shaft and offset eyepiece. The paper included 25 patients and reported 100% procedural success in the series, with no ureteral dilatation required.

Suction ureterorenoscope – developed 2008

A semirigid suction ureterorenoscope designed to permit lithotripsy while evacuating stone fragments and debris, reducing the need for repeated instrument excursions. It was subsequently manufactured by Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany.

Teaching & academic activity

  • More than 100 hands-on workshops on transurethral surgery and ureterorenoscopy/RIRS.
  • More than 100 guest lectures.
  • Faculty, live operative workshop – PGIMER Chandigarh (North Zone Urological Society of India), 2005.
  • Invited/moderating activity at Nadiad, Colombo and other national/international meetings.
  • Research interests include intrarenal pressure, suction-assisted ureteroscopy and flexible endoscope design.

Selected publications & verification

  • Gupta PK. Is the Holmium:YAG Laser the Best Intracorporeal Lithotripter for the Ureter? A 3-Year Retrospective Study. Journal of Endourology. 2007;21(3):305–309. DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.0247. PubMed ID: 17444776.
  • Gupta PK. Initial Experience with a Prototype Ureteroscope. Journal of Endourology. 2006;20(1):9–11. DOI: 10.1089/end.2006.20.9. PubMed ID: 16426123.
  • Gupta PK, Gupta R. Ureterorenoscopy to remove a fungal bezoar from the renal pelvis. BJU International. 2001;87:414. This citation is reproduced in later PubMed-indexed literature on urinary fungal bezoars.
 

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