Dr. Sarbartha Kumar Pratihar

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology)

Consultant, Urooncology and Robotic Surgery

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Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi, India

About

Dr. Sarbartha Kumar Pratihar is a Consultant specializing in Urooncology and Robotic Surgery at the esteemed Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Rohini, New Delhi. He is an aspiring young Urologist in India focussed on Urooncology

Dr. Pratihar commenced his academic journey in Urology by obtaining his M.Ch degree from the prestigious Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Guwahati, Assam. He further honed his skills in Urooncology and Robotic Surgery through advanced training at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi. He is certified as a console surgeon in the DaVinci Intuitive Robotic surgical system, underscoring his proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

His expertise spans a comprehensive spectrum of urological cancers, including those affecting the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, prostate, adrenal gland, penis, testis, and retroperitoneum. Dr. Pratihar routinely performs complex open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted procedures in Urooncology. Notably, he specializes in the MR-Fusion transperineal prostate biopsy, an advanced technique offered in select institutions across India.

Dr. Pratihar actively contributed to the development and clinical trials of the SSI Mantra robot, India’s indigenous Surgical Robot. His pivotal role in advancing this technology established him as an early adopter.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pratihar is deeply involved in research endeavors, having authored numerous scholarly articles in prestigious surgical and urological journals. His academic contributions have been recognized with awards at various national and international forums, and he is a sought-after national faculty member at prominent conferences in his field.

Dr. Pratihar’s career exemplifies a steadfast commitment to advancing patient care through innovation, expertise, and scholarly contributions in the field of Urooncology and Robotic Surgery.

Specialized Areas

Robotic radical prostatectomy
Open/Robotic Radical Cystoprostatectomy with ileal conduit
Open/Robotic Radical Cystoprostatectomy with orthotopic neobladder
Open/Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
Open/ Robotic nephron sparing surgery
Open/ Laparoscopic/ Robotic radical nephroureterectomy
Open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Partial penectomy
Total penectomy
Open inguinal lymphnode dissection
Robot assisted video endoscopic inguinal lymph node dissection (RA VEIL)
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)
Orchidectomy
MRI Fusion transperineal prostate biopsy
Diagnostic and therapeutic Urooncology and Robotic procedures

Educational Background

MBBS from Nilratan Sircar Medical College Hospital (Kolkata, West Bengal) including 1 year of internship [2006 to 2012]
MS General Surgery from Nilratan Sircar Medical College Hospital (Kolkata, West Bengal) [2013-2016, University second]
M.Ch Urology from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (Assam) [2017 to 2020 ]
Certified console surgeon in DaVinci surgical robotic system

Experience

Junior Resident in Department of General Surgery at NRSMCH, Kolkata from 2013-2016
Senior Resident in Department of General Surgery at NRSMCH, Kolkata from 2016-2017
Senior Resident department of Urology and renal transplant, Gauhati medical College Hospital, Guwahati 2017-2020
Attending Consultant, Urooncology and Robotic Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5 Rohini, New Delhi, December 2020- June, 2023
Consultant, Urooncology and Robotic Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Sector 5 Rohini, New Delhi, July, 2023 to present

Professional Journey

Achievements:

Training in Urooncology and Robotic Surgery at RGCIRC, New Delhi
Certified Console Surgeon, Intuitive DaVinci Robotic Surgical System
Involved in trials of development of SSI Mantra Robotic Surgical System, Made in India Surgical Robot
One of the few surgeons who started doing Robotic Surgery on SSI Mantra Robotic Surgical System
Part of first Telesurgery Animal Trial in India using SSI Mantra Robotic Surgical System
Various paper presentations, video presentations at national and international conferences
Invited Faculty for various paper and video presentations at different national conferences
Various Awards for presentations at national and international conferences

Awards:

Honours marks in Forensic and State medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine (MBBS)
Awarded Gold Medalist in General Surgery (MBBS)
University second position in MS General Surgery
First prize for moderated video presentation at 28^th annual conference of Urological Society of India-East Zone Chapter at Shillong, Meghalaya on 1^st-3^rd November, 2018
First prize for paper presentation titled at 14^thAnnual Conference of Assam Urological Society on 29^th -30^th June,2019 at Sonapur, Guwahati
Second prize in URO QUIZ at 14^thAnnual Conference of Assam Urological Society on 29^th -30^th June,2019 at Sonapur, Guwahati.
First prize for moderated video at 29^th Annual Conference of East zone chapter-The Urological Society of India, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 18^th-19^th October, 2019
2^nd best poster in moderated poster: Cutaneous radiation associated Angiosarcoma Lower Abdomen after Carcinoma Penis Treatment: A Rare Case Report. North Zone USI conference, 28^th-30^th October, 2022, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Best video in moderated video session: Robot Assisted Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (RA-VEIL) by lateral approach: a unique approach, tips and tricks. North Zone USI conference, 28^th-30^th October, 2022, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Best Moderated Video eposter: Robotic VEIL lateral approach. 42^nd SIU 2022 Congress, November 9^th-13^th, 2022, Montreal, Canada

Publication

Double penile fracture with complete urethral disruption following anal intercourse: a case report. Sasanka K. Barua, Sarbartha Kumar Pratihar, Rajeev T. P., Saumar J. Baruah, Puskal K. Bagchi, Debanga Sarma, Mandeep Phukan, Nikhil Saurabh.International Surgery Journal, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 7, p. 2602-2604, june 2019
Cervical lymphadenopathy as initial presentation of genito-urinary cancer. Barua SK, Pratihar SK, Kaman PK, Garg A, Rajeev TP, Baruah SJ, et al. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019;5:1739-44.
Duplex kidney anomalies and associated pathology: a single centre retrospective review. Sarma D, Pratihar SK, Rajeev TP, Barua SK, Bagchi PK, Phukan M. Int Surg J 2020;7:76-82.
A Comparative Study between Holmium Laser, Pneumatic Lithotripsy and Shock Pulse in Terms of Efficacy and Safety in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A Prospective Randomised Study. T P. Rajeev , Pratihar S. K., Sarma, D., Baruah, S. J., Barua K., Bagchi P. K., & Phukan M. (2020).:. Journal of Endoluminal Endourology, 3(1), e1-e8.
An audit of management of male urethral stricture and it’s outcome: a single centre retrospective review. Puskal Kumar Bagchi, Sarbartha Kumar Pratihar, Rajeev TP, Sasanka Kumar Barua, Debanga Sarma, Mandeep Phukan. Int Surg J 2020; 7:774-80
Pratihar, S.K., Khanna, A., Chakraborty, A. et al. Cutaneous Radiation-Associated Angiosarcoma After Treatment of Carcinoma Penis: First Report from Tertiary Cancer Centre of North India. Indian J Surg Oncol (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-023-01766-0
Singh A, Khanna A, Jaipuria J, Gupta S, Pratihar SK, Vasudeo V, Gupta R, Rawal SK. Robotic re-exploration for post-operative in house complications following robotic pelvic uro-oncologic surgery: Initial experience, tips and tricks. J Minim Access Surg. 2023 Jan-Mar;19(1):95-100. doi: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_1_22
Vasudeo V, Khanna A, Pratihar SK, Jaipuria J, Chakraborty A, Rawal SK, Singh A. Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for post-chemotherapy residual mass in testicular cancer: Long-term experience from a tertiary care centre. J Minim Access Surg. 2023 Apr-Jun;19(2):288-295. doi: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_141_22
Pratihar SK, Khanna A, Vasudeo V, et al. Prostate cancer detection using magnetic resonance imaging-transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy: A retrospective cohort study. Indian J Urol. 2023;39(4):297-302. doi:10.4103/iju.iju_147_23
Vasudeo, V., Singh, A., Khanna, A., Rawal, S. K., Pratihar, S. K., Saurabh, N., Kumar, B., Ali, M., Sharma, P., Akotkar, S., Sharma, G., & Kesarwani, B. (2023). Surgical and oncological outcomes of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy for upper-tract urothelial carcinoma: A single-center comparative analysis. Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India, 39(4), 285–291. https://doi.org/10.4103/iju.iju_128_23
Rawal SK, Khanna A, Singh A, Jindal T, Sk R, Kumar B, Taori R, Pratihar SK, Vasudeo V, Saurabh N, Ali M, Malla I, Adhikari K. Robot-Assisted Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Penile Cancer: An Indian Multicenter Experience. J Endourol. 2024 May 7. doi: 10.1089/end.2023.0719. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38661519.
Saurabh, Nikhil & Khanna, Ashish & Singh, Amitabh & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Vasudeo, V. & Rawal, S.. (2023). Misidentifying Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) as left renal artery during robot assisted laparoscopic left Nephron Sparing Surgery (NSS): Prevention and management – points to learn. European Urology Open Science. 55. S236. 10.1016/S2666-1683(23)00590-6.
Rawal, S. & Khanna, Ashish & Singh, Amitabh & Vasudev, V. & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Saurabh, Nikhil & Kumar, Bhuwan & Ali, M.. (2023). Initial experience of robot assisted radical prostatectomy with mantratm multiarm robotic platform. European Urology Open Science. 55. S78. 10.1016/S2666-1683(23)00452-4.
Saurabh, Nikhil & Singh, Amitabh & Khanna, Ashish & Vasudeo, V. & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Rawal, S.. (2023). Robotic radical nephrectomy with level I-II inferior vena cava tumour thrombectomy – insight from our initial experience. European Urology Open Science. 55. S238. 10.1016/S2666-1683(23)00592-X.
Singh, Amitabh & Khanna, Ashish & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Vasudev, Vivek & Saurabh, Nikhil & Rawal, Sudhir. (2023). MP68-12 our early clinical experience with mantra tm multi arm surgical robotic system (ss innovations group company) in major uro-oncological surgeries. Journal of Urology. 209. 10.1097/JU.0000000000003331.12.
Singh, Amitabh & Khanna, Ashish & Vasudev, V. & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Saurabh, Nikhil & Rawal, S.. (2023). Comparison of long term functional and oncological outcomes of robot assisted video endoscopic inguinal lymph node dissection between clinically non-palpable and palpable inguinal lymphadenopathy. European Urology. 83. S910. 10.1016/S0302-2838(23)00688-7.
Chakraborty, Arnab & Khanna, Ashish & Vasudeo, Vivek & Pratihar, Sarbartha & Singh, Amitabh & Rawal, Sudhir. (2023). Enzalutamide-Induced Acute Maculopapular Rash in Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer: First Case Report from a Tertiary Cancer Care Center of North India. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 14. 1-5. 10.1007/s13193-023-01719-7.