Dr. Ajay Shetty

About Dr Ajay Shetty

Dr. Ajay Shetty is a renowned senior consultant urologist, Andrologist, and Renal transplantation specialist robotic surgeon in Bangalore City. He currently practices at Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. He has total experience of over 20 Years of providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with renal or urological problems.He has the highest qualifications including MBBS, DNB-General Surgery, and DNB- Urology. These qualifications make him the best and well-regarded for his skills and mastery in the field of urology. Dr Ajay Shetty is a proud member of prominent societies like the American Urology Association, Urological Society of India, and Bangalore Urological Society. He has various treatments to offer thus specializing in  Ureterostomy, Reconstructive Urology, Renal Biopsy, Kidney Transplant, Radical Prostatectomy, Urostomy, Lithotripsy, Kidney Stone Removal, and Prostate Resection Surgery.

Educational Qualifications of Dr.Ajay Shetty :

Dr. Ajay Shetty is a very recognised and skilled urologist and robotic surgeon. Below mentioned are some of the highest qualifications of Dr. Ajay Shetty:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from from JSS Medical College Mysore, 1999
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in - General Surgery from  Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore, 2004
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in - Urology from Muljibhai Patel Centre, Gujarat, 2004

These higher qualifications and over 20 years of enriching experience make Dr Shetty a highly qualified and skilled doctor in the field of urology.

Memberships of Dr Ajay Shetty: 

Dr. Ajay Shetty is a prominent member of major societies of urology. Below are some memberships which Dr Shetty holds in his name:

• Member of the American Urology Association
• Member of Bangalore Urological Society
• Member of the Urological Society of India

Awards & Achievements of Dr Ajay Shetty 

Dr Ajay Shetty received the Dr. B. Ramamurthy Gold Medal for achieving the highest marks in General Surgery during the final examination for the Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) held in June 2004.

Talks & Publications of Dr Ajay Shetty

• Dr. Ajay Shetty co-authored "Solitary Renal Actinomycosis: Pictorial Urology" in Urol. J, 2010.
• Dr. Ajay Shetty contributed to "Synchronous Twin-Tract Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy" in the Journal of Endourology, 2010.
• Dr. Ajay Shetty co-wrote "Medical Management of Oligoasthenospermia" in FOGSI FOCUS, 2011.
• He has authored three chapters and assisted in editing a book on healthcare communication titled "COMMUNICATE, CARE, CURE. A GUIDE TO HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION". 
• Dr Shetty has Contributed to the chapter on healthcare communication in a book by the Quality Council of India.

Research Publications by Dr Ajay Shetty 

Dr Ajay Shetty has been the author of many National and International publications. Few of his publications are mentioned below:

• Shetty AS, Ganpule A, Kurien AB, Desai MR. Post-operative analgesia with intraperitoneal and port site installation of Bupivacaine during laparoscopic Transperitoneal donor nephrectomy: Prospective randomized comparative study.
• Shetty AS, Ganpule A, Sabnis RB, Desai MR. Renal actinomycosis – A case report and review of the literature.
• Shetty AS, Jain Vikas, Desai MR. Angioembolisation in management of non-malignant renal haemorrhage.
• Shetty AS, Kurien AB, Ganpule A, Sabnis RB, Desai MR. Factors causing the outcome of ureteral stricture following endoscopic management of impacted upper ureteral stones.
• Shetty AS, Baishya R, Kurien AB, Desai MR. Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Factors influencing prognosis and management.
• Shetty AS, V Bindu, Kamath A. Mullerian duct remnant cyst: Interesting presentation of a rare entity.
• Additionally, Dr. Deepak Kumar Chittrahalli​ & Dr​.​ Ajay Shetty discussed "Growing Awareness of Kidney Donation" in the Times of India.

Treatments Offered by Dr Ajay Shetty

Dr Ajay Shetty has experience in handling a range of cases related to urological problems.He offers variety of treatments for all renal and urological problems, majorly including these:

• Laparoscopic urological procedures: These are surgeries performed using small incisions and a camera, mainly for conditions involving the kidneys, bladder, or prostate.
• Endourological procedures for treating stone disease: These are treatments to remove stones from the urinary tract, often using instruments passed through the urinary opening.
• Uro-oncological surgeries: Surgeries to treat cancers of the urinary system, such as bladder, kidney, or prostate cancer.
• Renal transplantation (donor and recipient): Surgical procedures to transplant a kidney from a donor to a recipient with kidney failure.
• Minimally invasive surgeries for treating prostatic disorders: Procedures like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) done through the urethra to treat prostate enlargement.
• Reconstructive urological procedures particularly for Urethral stricture disease: Surgeries to repair narrowed sections of the urethra, which can restrict urine flow.
• Male and Female urological procedures to treat incontinence: Surgeries to treat urinary incontinence, which is the loss of bladder control, in both men and women.
• Pediatric urological surgeries: Surgeries done on children to correct congenital or acquired urological conditions.
• Andrological procedures for treating male infertility and Erectile dysfunction: Surgeries aimed at addressing issues related to male reproductive health, such as infertility or erectile dysfunction.