Dr Preetham Dev is a highly accomplished urologist in Bangalore, known for his expertise in advanced urological care and renal transplants. He holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Urology, and DNB in Urology. He has further enhanced his credentials with certifications in Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) and a prestigious Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Uro-Oncology from the Vattikuti Foundation, Michigan, USA.
Based in Bangalore, Dr Dev is often regarded as the best urologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore because of his vast experience providing specialised treatments in endo-urology and laser surgeries for kidney stones, prostate disorders, and reconstructive urology. His expertise also includes complex urological oncology and minimally invasive procedures, making him a sought-after renal transplant surgeon in Bangalore.
Dr Preetham’s passion for academic excellence is evident in his active research contributions and numerous publications in reputed medical journals. His studies cover a wide range of topics—from innovations in percutaneous nephrolithotomy to the safety and outcomes of robotic surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With a strong focus on evidence-based care and cutting-edge surgical techniques, Dr Preetham continues to set high standards in urology and renal transplantation.
- Endo-urological and laser surgery for stone disease
- Endo-urological and minimally invasive surgery for prostate disease
- Complex urology and uro-oncology surgeries
- Urology reconstructive surgeries
- MBBS
- MS in General Surgery
- MCh in Urology
- DNB in Urology
- FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
- Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Uro-Oncology – Vattikuti Foundation, Michigan, USA
- Karnataka Medical Council, Karnataka
- Urological Society of India, Associate Member
- Association of Southern Urologists (South Zone USI)
- Karnataka Urology Association P036A
- European Association of Urology
- American Association of Urology
- Societe Internationale d’Urologie
- Robotic Urology Forum of India
- Uro-oncology
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Safety and efficacy of urological procedures
- Comparative studies on treatments for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Uro-oncology practices during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Academic research and presentations on urological topics
Publications
- ICMR- Short Term Studentship 2006: Effect of dutasteride in reducing bleeding during TURP, under the guidance of Dr. Nagaraja N H, Prof. Dept of Urology, INU, Bangalore.
- Tubercular mastitis, an uncommon entity of the common disease: A case report. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2014; Vol. 3, Issue 10, March 10; page: 2408-2412, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2014/2152.
- Single-step dilatation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy, its safety and efficacy: A prospective, single-centre study Urology Annals 2019 Apr-Jun; 11(2):171-174. doi: 10.4103/UA.UA_43_18.
- Great Saphenous Vein Sparing Robot Assisted-Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (SVS-RVEIL) for Carcinoma of Penis- Video Demonstration. Journal of Endourology (Part B. Videourology). DOI:10.1089/vid.2020.0077.
- Comparative study of perioperative and survival outcomes after Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (VEIL) and Open Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (O-ILND) in the management of inguinal lymph nodes in carcinoma of the penis. Journal of Robotic Surgery. DOI: 10.1007/s11701- 020-01189-x.
- Intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) in treating Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer- Analysis of adverse effects and effectiveness of two strains of BCG (Danish 1331 and Moscow). Asian Journal of Urology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajur.2021.05.002
- Safety of Uro-Oncology practice and Robot-assisted Surgery during the peak of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from India. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics. DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_1006_20.
- Comparing adverse effects, short-term outcomes, and cost implications of Hyperthermic Intravesical Chemotherapy (HIVEC) with mitomycin and intravesical bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) instillation (Moscow-I strain) in the management of intermediate and high-risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)- An Indian Experience. Under Peer Review in Urology Annals. Manuscript number: UA_139_20.
- Perioperative, functional, quality of life, and oncological outcomes after robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intra-corporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder – Our experience. Under Peer review in the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. Manuscript No: IJSO-D-21-00037.
- Right Renal Cell Carcinoma with Solitary, Contralateral Adrenal Metastasis with Adrenal Vein and Renal Vein Tumor Thrombus: A Case Report. Under peer review in Journal of Clinical Urology. Manuscript No: URO-20-0184.
- Robotic Freyerâs prostatectomy: Operative technique and single-centre experience â Observational study. Submitted in Journal of Robotic Surgery. Manuscript No: JORS-D-21-00023
- Participation in ICMR Short Term Studentship
- Authorship of research papers in reputable journals
- Presenter and speaker at academic forums on urology topics
Qualifications
- MBBS – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- MS (General Surgery) – JSS Medical College, Mysore
- MCh (Urology) – JSS Medical College, Mysore
- DNB (Urology)
- FMAS
- Fellowship in Robotic Surgery and Uro-Oncology – Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute
