About Us

About Us
DR. RUCHIR MAHESHWARI
Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari

Experience :-

1. Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon (August 2024 – present)
Heading Urology and renal transplant department of this newly launched 350 bedded facility (capacity of 550 beds). Involved in establishing the department of Urology and Renal transplantation, complete with all latest instruments and equipment for a fully functional department. Core member of various hospital committees.
2. Department of Urology, Renal Transplantation and Robotics, Max Super-speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (August 2016 – August 2024)
Last designation: Director – Urology and Renal Transplantation
Max Super Specialty Hospital at Saket is a JCI and NABH accredited 550+ bedded tertiary care hospital. The department caters to more than 10,000 outpatients and does more than 2000 surgeries including 200 renal transplants per annum. The Urology OT has state of the art da Vinci® Xi surgical robot, wherein more than 1200 surgeries have been conducted since installation in 2015. Involved in management of urology, uro-oncology and renal transplantation patients. Mentored clinical fellows and was academic incharge of DNB Urology training programme.
3. Consultant, Dept. of Urology, Max Super-speciality Hospital, Dehradun (May 2015 – June 2016)
Incharge of an independent Urology unit with OPD at this 200 bedded NABH accredited facility. Performed endo-urology, laparoscopic urology, onco-urology and reconstructive procedures of various complexities. Also involved in training of nursing staff.
4. Consultant, Dept. of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Apex Hospital, Jaipur (August 2010 – May 2015)
Independently performed more than 2500 endo-urology, laparoscopic, onco-urology and reconstructive urethral procedures. Played a key role in establishing the transplant programme – the first centre in Rajasthan to start laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. Member Secretary of Institutional Ethics Committee.
5. Senior Resident, Dept. of Urology and Renal Transplantation, SGPGI, Lucknow (July 2007 – June 2010)
Trained at one of India's top rated postgraduate medical institutes. Actively involved in academic and research activities; sub-investigator in a multicentric drug trial for carcinoma prostate.
6. Senior Resident, Dept. of Onco-surgery, Bhagwan Mahavir Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Jaipur (January 2006 – April 2006)
Worked as Senior Resident assisting consultants in Surgical Oncology at the largest cancer centre in Rajasthan.
7. Resident, Dept. of Surgery, R.N.T. Medical College and M.B. Govt. Hospital, Udaipur (July 2002 – July 2005)
Extensive exposure in urological and general surgery cases at this 1200 bedded teaching hospital. Rotation postings in neuro-surgery, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery and paediatric surgery.
8. Internship, Shri M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat (Feb 1999 – Feb 2000)
Rotation postings in internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology and primary health centers.

Education :-

  • M.Ch. (Urology) – Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow (2007–2010)
  • M.S. (Surgery) – R.N.T. Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan (2002–2005)
  • M.B.B.S. – Shri M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat (1994–2000)

Publications :-

  1. Kushwaha SS, Aggarwal A, Guleria K, Chaturvedi S, Kumar A, Maheshwari R*. Managing angiomyolipoma with triple vessel in right donor kidney: An innovative approach in robot assisted kidney transplant. Urol Video J (accepted, in Press)
  2. Ranjan SK, Desai P, Rai V, Joshi BM, Goel R, Kaushal R, Chaturvedi S, Maheshwari R, Kumar A. Modified laparoscopic right donor nephrectomy to avoid hilar rotation and decreased warm ischaemia time. Indian J Transplant 2023; 17: 443–7
  3. Garg H, Das B, Bansal A, Kaushal R, Desai P, Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Singh A, Kumar A. Trifecta and pentafacta outcomes in laparoscopic and robotic nephron-sparing surgery for highly complex tumors. J Endourol 2022
  4. Bansal D, Chaturvedi S, Maheshwari R, Kumar A. Role of laparoscopy in the era of robotic surgery in developing countries. Indian J Urol. 2021; 37: 32–41
  5. Bansal A, Kumar A, Maheshwari R, Desai P, Chaturvedi S, Dassi V. Renal autotransplant for major ureteric loss. Turk J Urol. 2021; 47: 151–157
  6. Bansal D, Chaturvedi S, Maheshwari R, Bansal A, Kumar A. Establishing a robot assisted kidney transplant program. J Endourol 2021; 35: 1650–58
  7. Bansal A, Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Bansal D, Kumar A. Comparative analysis of robot assisted pediatric kidney transplantation. Pediatr Transplant 2020
  8. Maheshwari R, Qadri SY, Rakhul LR, Chaturvedi S, Desai P, Grover R, Chhabra G, Khullar D, Kumar A. Prospective Non-randomised comparison between open and robot assisted Kidney transplantation. J Endourol 2020: 34: 939–45
  9. Panwar P, Bansal D, Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Desai P, Kumar A. Management of donor kidneys with double renal arteries. Indian J Urol 2020: 36: 200–04
  10. Bansal D, Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Kumar A. Giant ureteral fibro-epithelial polyp. J Clin Urol June 2020
  11. Kumar A, Chaturvedi S, Gulia A, Maheshwari R, Dassi V, Desai P. Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy: Comparison of outcomes Right versus Left. Transplant Proceed 2018; 50: 2327–2332
  12. Sureka S, Maheshwari R, Agnihotri S, Ahmad S, Mandhani A. Predictors of progression of metastatic prostate cancer. Indian J Med Res 2016; 143: 68–73
  13. Kapoor R, Maheshwari R, Kapoor D, Singh UP, Upadhyay R. Is modified Raz technique of mid-urethral slings reliable? Indian J Urol 2011; 27: 34–8
  14. Kesarvani P, Mandal RK, Maheshwari R, Mittal RD. Influence of Caspases-8 and 9 gene promoter polymorphism on prostate cancer. BJU Int 2011; 107: 471–6
  15. Singh UP, Maheshwari R, Kumar V, Srivastava A, Kapoor R. Impact on Sexual function after reconstructive surgery for urethral stricture. Indian J Urol 2010; 26: 204–08
  16. Maheshwari R, Ansari MS, Mandhani A, Srivastava A, Kapoor R. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Paediatric patients: SGPGI experience. Indian J Urol 2010; 26: 36–40
  17. Srivastava A, Singh P, Maheshwari R, Ansari MS, Dubey D, Kapoor R, et al. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: a versatile alternative to open pyeloplasty. Urol Int. 2009; 83: 420–4
  18. Maheshwari R, Chaturvedi S, Srivastava A. Is routine use of double J stent necessary in renal transplantation? Indian J Transplant. 2009; 3: 21–3
  19. Gupta SP, Raiger LK, Sharma V, Maheshwari R. Penile Strangulation by metallic ring. Bombay Hospital Journal 2005; 47

Conferences and Presentations :-

Papers Presented (with Awards)
  • Standardizing Robot Assisted Renal Transplant: Evolution of Surgical Technique – NZ-USICON 2021, New Delhi (2nd Prize, Podium Presentation)
  • Hem-o-lok clips in Minimally Invasive Donor Nephrectomy – NZ-USICON 2021, New Delhi (1st Prize, Moderated Poster)
  • Prospective comparison between open and robot assisted kidney transplant – ISOT 2018, Hyderabad (1st Prize, Moderated Poster)
  • Is neobladder losing its charm? – CME cum Video workshop on Uro-oncology, 2017, New Delhi
  • Is modified Raz technique of mid-urethral slings reliable? – 43rd USICON, 2010, Agra
  • Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy in vascular anomalies – 20th ISOT, 2009, Varanasi
  • Feasibility of laparoscopic management of post transplant lymphoceles – 19th NZ-USICON, 2009, Amritsar
  • Hem-o-Lok clips in laparoscopic nephrectomy – 19th NZ-USICON, 2009, Amritsar
  • Absorbable gelatine sponge as adjunct to tubeless PCNL – 19th NZ-USICON, 2009, Amritsar
  • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children – 42nd USICON, 2009, Indore
  • Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy – 19th ISOT, 2008, Ludhiana
  • Dorsal lumbotomy vs. Laparoscopy for pre-transplant nephrectomy – 19th ISOT, 2008, Ludhiana
Organizing Committee Member
  • Max Robo Surgicon 2023, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Max Transplant Surgicon 2022, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Max Transplant Surgicon 2018, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Congress of Asian Society of Organ Transplantation, October 2019, New Delhi
  • Expert opinion meeting on male stress urinary incontinence, April 2018, New Delhi
  • CME cum Video Workshop on Uro-oncology, September 2017, New Delhi
Attended as Faculty
  • 11th Annual Conference, Urological Society of UP, March 2023, Lucknow
  • 32nd NZ-USICON, October 2023, Varanasi
  • RUFCON 2023, September 2023, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
  • KTCON 2023, August 2023, Jalandhar
  • Annual Conference of Delhi Nephrology Society, April 2023, Haryana
  • 31st NZ-USICON, October 2022, Bikaner
  • KTCON 2022, November 2022, Aurangabad
  • 56th USICON, February 2022, Gurugram
  • 30th NZ-USICON, December 2021, New Delhi
  • Congress of Asian Society of Organ Transplant, October 2019, New Delhi
  • 52nd USICON, January 2019, Bhubaneshwar
  • CME cum Video Workshop on Uro-oncology, September 2017, Delhi
  • Uromeet SGRH 2017, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi
  • Urology Comp-con, June 2017, Delhi

Affiliations of Professional Bodies :-

  • Life Member, Urology Society of India
  • Life Member, North Zone Urology Society of India
  • Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India
  • Life Member, Indian Medical Association
  • Life Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplant
  • Member, American Urology Association