The Department of Urology at Madurai Medical College was first conceptualized in 1973 by Dr. Subbaiah Natarajan, who had received advanced training in Australia following his Master’s degree in General Surgery. Initially, the Urology Unit functioned as a division within the Department of General Surgery under the leadership of Prof. K. N. Vasudevan, then Head of the Department.
Dr. Subbaiah Natarajan gradually developed the unit into an independent specialty, leading to the formal establishment of the Department of Urology and Nephrology. At that time, nephrology was not recognized as a separate specialty, and the department also undertook considerable peritoneal dialysis in addition to urological surgeries. The unit operated from a modest ward complex, providing dedicated care until 1977.
Following him, Dr. C. L. Ashokkumar, the institution’s first M.Ch.-qualified urologist, was appointed as Professor of Urology. In 1984, Dr. S. Varadarajan assumed charge and led the department into a new phase by initiating live donor renal transplantation. This pioneering effort was carried out under considerable challenges, given the absence of established protocols or regulatory frameworks such as the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA). Between 1984 and 1994, Dr. Varadarajan successfully performed nine live donor renal transplants. By 2005, the department had completed a total of 25 renal transplantations, establishing a solid foundation for transplant urology in Southern Tamil Nadu.
In the subsequent years, the department further expanded its capabilities, thanks to the contributions of Prof. Dr. N. Vijayasankaran, MS., M.Ch., and other senior urologists. Cadaveric renal transplantation was started in 2015.
A significant academic milestone was achieved with the launch of the M.Ch. Super-specialty course in Urology in 2019, admitting four students annually, through the efforts of Prof. Dr. Raja, M.Ch. This marked the department’s transformation into a center of advanced surgical training, research, and excellence in patient care.
At present, Prof. T. Gnanasekaran, M.Ch. (Urology), has further elevated the Department of Urology into a pioneering tertiary care institute with advanced instruments and infrastructure. All modalities of stone surgeries, including URS, RIRS, PCNL, ESWL, and Mini PCNL, are available, catering to the needs of South Tamil Nadu.
Laparoscopic procedures for renal, bladder, and prostate diseases and malignancies are available to economically disadvantaged patients. Reconstructive urological procedures such as BMG urethroplasty for stricture urethra and urogynecological procedures are regularly performed. Continuous live and cadaveric renal transplants in the department earned the “First in the State Award” for the year 2023–24 and “Second in the State Award” for the year 2024–25.
The Department of Urology has sincere and dedicated teaching faculty, which has made Madurai Medical College the preferred institution for the M.Ch. Urology Super-specialty course among urology aspirants.
Dr. G. Latha
M.S M.ch(Uro)
Associate Professor and Head of the Department
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
• ENDOUROLOGY (STONE DISEASE-PROSTATE)
• URO ONCOLOGY
• FEMALE UROLOGY
• RECONSTRUCTIVE UROLOGY
• NEURO UROLOGY
• RENAL TRANSPLANTATION
• ESWL
• UROFLOWMETRY & URODYNAMICS
• ANDROLOGY
• TRANSGENDER CLINIC
ACHIEVEMENT:
- PERFORMED TOTAL 22 (LIVE-11, CADAVERIC-11) RENAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY IN LAST YEAR (2022-23)
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (LIVE & CADAVERIC) =107(Since 2012)
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (LIVE) = 56
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (CADAVERIC) = 51
DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2022
IN AND OUT PATIENTS DETAILS
| MONTH | NEW | OLD | TOTAL | ADM | DIS | DEATH | MAJOR | MINOR | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | 353 | 957 | 1310 | 47 | 63 | 1 | 46 | 26 | 72 |
| FEB | 461 | 974 | 1435 | 52 | 63 | 0 | 59 | 31 | 90 |
| MAR | 508 | 1228 | 1736 | 94 | 107 | 0 | 80 | 41 | 121 |
| APR | 529 | 1306 | 1835 | 104 | 98 | 0 | 69 | 28 | 97 |
| MAY | 590 | 1278 | 1868 | 85 | 109 | 0 | 54 | 33 | 84 |
| JUNE | 493 | 1327 | 1820 | 97 | 121 | 0 | 78 | 30 | 108 |
| JULY | 499 | 1416 | 1915 | 128 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 25 | 102 |
| AUG | 496 | 1382 | 1878 | 113 | 97 | 0 | 84 | 29 | 113 |
| SEP | 480 | 1467 | 1947 | 110 | 150 | 0 | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| OCT | 507 | 1467 | 1974 | 115 | 133 | 0 | 95 | 24 | 130 |
| NOV | 431 | 1623 | 2054 | 133 | 143 | 1 | 70 | 37 | 107 |
| DEC | 467 | 1540 | 2007 | 116 | 146 | 0 | 89 | 34 | 123 |
| Total | 5814 | 15965 | 21779 | 1194 | 1327 | 1 | 869 | 363 | 1231 |
ACHIEVEMENT
- PERFORMED TOTAL 22 (LIVE-11, CADAVERIC-11) RENAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY IN LAST YEAR (2022-23)
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (LIVE & CADAVERIC) =107(Since 2012)
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (LIVE) = 56
- TOTAL RENAL TRANSPLANT (CADAVERIC) = 51
DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2022
IN AND OUT PATIENTS DETAILS
| MONTH | NEW | OLD | TOTAL | ADM | DIS | DEATH | MAJOR | MINOR | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | 353 | 957 | 1310 | 47 | 63 | 1 | 46 | 26 | 72 |
| FEB | 461 | 974 | 1435 | 52 | 63 | 0 | 59 | 31 | 90 |
| MAR | 508 | 1228 | 1736 | 94 | 107 | 0 | 80 | 41 | 121 |
| APR | 529 | 1306 | 1835 | 104 | 98 | 0 | 69 | 28 | 97 |
| MAY | 590 | 1278 | 1868 | 85 | 109 | 0 | 54 | 33 | 84 |
| JUNE | 493 | 1327 | 1820 | 97 | 121 | 0 | 78 | 30 | 108 |
| JULY | 499 | 1416 | 1915 | 128 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 25 | 102 |
| AUG | 496 | 1382 | 1878 | 113 | 97 | 0 | 84 | 29 | 113 |
| SEP | 480 | 1467 | 1947 | 110 | 150 | 0 | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| OCT | 507 | 1467 | 1974 | 115 | 133 | 0 | 95 | 24 | 130 |
| NOV | 431 | 1623 | 2054 | 133 | 143 | 1 | 70 | 37 | 107 |
| DEC | 467 | 1540 | 2007 | 116 | 146 | 0 | 89 | 34 | 123 |
| Total | 5814 | 15965 | 21779 | 1194 | 1327 | 1 | 869 | 363 | 1231 |
SURGERY DETAILS
| MONTH | MAJOR | MINOR | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | 46 | 26 | 72 |
| FEB | 59 | 31 | 90 |
| MAR | 80 | 41 | 121 |
| APR | 69 | 28 | 97 |
| MAY | 54 | 33 | 84 |
| JUNE | 78 | 30 | 108 |
| JULY | 77 | 25 | 102 |
| AUG | 84 | 29 | 113 |
| SEP | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| OCT | 95 | 24 | 130 |
| NOV | 70 | 37 | 107 |
| DEC | 89 | 34 | 123 |
| Total | 869 | 363 | 1231 |
Details of Journal publication
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S. No. |
Faculties Name & Designation |
Date of Publication / Acceptance |
Name of the Journal |
Title of the article |
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1. |
Dr. G. Latha Associate Professor & HOD |
2018:5(7): G8-G11. Published 01.08.2018.
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International journal of Contemporary Medical Research |
Buccal Mucosal Graft Usage in Anterior Stricture Urethra in our institution |
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2018; 4(3):SG25-SG28 |
International Medical and Dental Research |
A Study of Transobturator Tape in Stress Urinary incontinence. Published on Annals |
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September -204, Volume-13, Issue-09, Print ISSN No. 2277-8160 |
GJRA-Global, Journal for research analysis |
Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Tool Chatgpt versus Multidisciplinary Team decision-Making in prostate cancer care: A comparative analysis. |
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September -204, Volume-13, Issue-09, Print ISSN No. 2277-8160 |
GJRA-Global, Journal for research analysis |
Etiology and outcomes of simple nephrectomy for Nonfunctioning kidney : Insights from our Institutional experience |
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2. |
Dr. P. Prabakaran Assistant Professor |
June 2018, Volume -17, issue 6, Ver -2, Page No. 24-30 |
IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical science |
Factors Influencing the outcome of ESWL in Upper Urinary tract stones, |
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September 2018, Volume- 17, Ver-6, Issue-9, Page -15-18 |
IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical science |
Histopathological patterns of testicular biopsy in male infertility - A Prospective study in our Institution |
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March 2022, Volume-21, Issue 3 Ser 7, Page No. 07-12 |
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) |
Predictors of Risk Factors for Urosepsis After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy |
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March 2023, Volume -12, Issue -03, page No. 1-3 |
International Journal of Scientific Research |
Angiomyolipoma – Varied Presentations – A Case Series |
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Jan 2024, Volume 16, Issue 3, Article 33. |
IJPCR |
Management of Anterior Urethral Strictures using Non Transecting Dorsolateral Buccal Graft Urethroplasty: A Single Centre Experience |
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3. |
Dr. K. Muralidharan Assistant Professor |
Jan - June 2020. , Volume-9, Issue 4, ISSN (O) 2663-8347; ISSN (P) : 2663-8339. |
Academic journal of surgery |
Experience with ureteral stent removal using and self - extraction string in south Indian patients, Single Institute Prospective study |
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2020; 4(1); 435-439. Page No. (1-5) |
International Journal of Surgery Science |
A retrospective & prospective study to know that enbloc TURBT for non-muscle invasive bladder carcinoma better than conventional TURBT in terms of tumor recurrence and tumor progression in South Indian. |
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July 2023, Volume 12; Issue 07(B); Page No. 2332-2334 |
International Journal of Current Advanced Research |
Isolated Renal Trauma: Our Experience in Tertiary health care center |
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4. |
Dr. J. Induja Assistant Professor |
June 2018, Volume 17, issue 6 , Ver -2, Page No. 24-30 |
IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical science |
Factors Influencing the outcome of ESWL in Upper Urinary tract stones. |
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September 2018, Volume- 17, Ver-6, Issue-9, Page -15-18 |
IOSR Journal of Dental & Medical science |
Histopathological patterns of testicular biopsy in male infertility - A Prospective study |
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July 2023, Volume12;Issue 07(B); Page no. 2328-2331 |
International Journal of Current Advanced Research |
Renal Preservation, An acceptable approach in patients with emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Tertiary care center experience in south India |
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March 2022, Volume-21, Issue 3 Ser 7, Page No. 07-12 |
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) |
Predictors of Risk Factors for Urosepsis After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy |
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March 2023, Volume -12, Issue -03, page No. 1-3 |
International Journal of Scientific Research |
Angiomyolipoma – Varied Presentations – A Case Series |
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Jan 2024, Volume 16, Issue 3, Article 33. |
IJPCR |
Management of Anterior Urethral Strictures using Non Transecting Dorsolateral Buccal Graft Urethroplasty: A Single Centre Experience |
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Jan 2024, Volume , Issue , Article . |
IJPCR |
A Tertiary Care Experience of Vesicovaginal and Uretero Vaginal Fistula Repair: Factors Predicting Success |
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5. |
Dr. P. Vijayakumar |
March 2019, Volume 9, Issue 3, Page No. 44 - 45 |
Indian Journal of Applied Research |
Prospective study on comparison of Urinary cytology with histopathological examination in bladder transitional cell carcinoma |
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April 2019, Volume 9, issue 4, page No. 15-16 |
Indian Journal of Applied Research |
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and Ureterorenoscopy with Pneumatic lithotripsy in the management of impacted upper ureteric calculus – A Comparative Study |
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March 2023, Volume 12, issue 3, page No. 15-17 |
Global Journal for Research ananalysis |
Histological variants of bladder Tumors : Diagnostic Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications |
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6. |
Dr. M. Anbalagan Assistant Professor |
January-February 2024 RJPBCS 15(1) Page No. 191- 195 |
Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Science |
Surgical Management Of Stone In Anomalous kidneys, |
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January-February 2024 16(1) Page No. 1634 -1637 |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024 |
The Management of Renal Matrix Calculi in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital |
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Jan 2024, Volume 16, Issue 3, Article 33. |
IJPCR |
Management of Anterior Urethral Strictures using Non Transecting Dorsolateral Buccal Graft Urethroplasty: A Single Centre Experience |
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7. |
Dr. V.Pravinkumar |
2025; 17(1); 882-888 e-ISSN: 0975-1556, p-ISSN:2820-2643 |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research |
Retrospective Analysis of Initial Experience and Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Renal Stones at Tertiary Care Centre |
DISSERTATION TOPICS OF CURRENT PGs
Dr. R. Saravanan – Role of Hounsfield Units in Predicting Intraoperative and Postoperative Outcomes in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Using Holmium Laser
Dr. J. Geolin Mithun – Evaluating the Role of Uroflowmetry in the Diagnosis of Recurrent Urethral Stricture Following Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty
Dr. R. Sam Paul – The Analgesic Effect of Cryotherapy on Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Prospective Observational Study
Dr. V. Udhayachandar – Comparison of Traditional Ureteral Access Sheath versus Flexible Navigable Suctioning Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) during Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) in the Treatment of Renal Stones
OTHER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES BY THE FACULTY / PG / UG
Nil
CLINICAL SOCIETY MEETING CASES PRESENTED
04.07.2024 – “A Tale of Two System” – A case report – Presenter: Dr. V. Pavala Kannan
02.01.2025 – “The Right Path is Not Always the Easiest One” – Presenter: Dr. E. Balaji
08.05.2025 – “Salvage of Renal Allograft by Renorrhaphy Technique” – Presenter: Dr. J. L. Vairavan
CME CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Urology Workshop on Vascular Access on 28.09.2025
DEPARTMENT MEDALS (ALUMNI UG/PG WINNERS) – ALUMNI MEDAL
Dr. Bhupathi (2019 to 20)
Dr. Prabaharan D. (2021–22)
UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS UG/PG
Nil
OTHER AWARDS WON BY PG/UG IN OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY
Paper Presentation – TAPASU 2025
Validation and outcome analysis of CROES nomogram in predicting PCNL success – First Prize Winner: Dr. C. Prabhu
TAPASU 2025 – Quiz
Third Prize Winner: Dr. E. Balaji
EDUCATION - PROVIDING M.Ch. (UROLOGY) POST GRADUATION COURSE, 4 SEATS PER YEAR.
PG LIST:
| S.No. | Batch | Name of PGs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Batch | Dr. T. Varun |
| 2 | 2019 Batch | Dr. Bhupathi |
| 3 | 2019 Batch | Dr. Uday Kumar Lekkala |
| 4 | 2019 Batch | Dr. Arif Ahamad Ansari |
| 5 | 2020 Batch | Dr. Amit Jaitely |
| 6 | 2020 Batch | Dr. Ashish Pal |
| 7 | 2020 Batch | Dr. Jangvir Grewal |
| 8 | 2020 Batch | Dr. Varun Chauhan |
| 9 | 2021 Batch | Dr. Dhinesh A. M. |
| 10 | 2021 Batch | Dr. Nikhil R. Thurkade |
| 11 | 2021 Batch | Dr. Prabaharan D. |
| 12 | 2021 Batch | Dr. Siju Samvel |
| 13 | 2022 Batch | Dr. E. Balaji E |
| 14 | 2022 Batch | Dr. V. Pavala Kannan |
| 15 | 2022 Batch | Dr. C. Prabu |
| 16 | 2022 Batch | Dr. J. L. Vairavan |
| 17 | 2023 Batch | Dr. J. Geolin Mithun |
| 18 | 2023 Batch | Dr. R. Sam Paul |
| 19 | 2023 Batch | Dr. R. Saravanan |
| 20 | 2023 Batch | Dr. V. Udhayachandhar |
| 21 | 2024 Batch | Dr. P. Bala Ganesh |
| 22 | 2024 Batch | Dr. D. J. Balaji |
| 23 | 2024 Batch | Dr. B. Shree Venkatsh |
| 24 | 2024 Batch | Dr. R. Selvin Prabhakaran |