Dr. Ashish Khanna

MBBS (Gold Medalist), MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology)

Consultant Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery

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Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Sector - 5, Rohini, Delhi - 110 085

About

Dr. Ashish Khanna is a consultant in the department of Urology-Oncology and Robotic Surgery at the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi.

Dr Khanna completed his MBBS from the renowned and prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi with distinctions and gold medals in multiple subjects. He then completed his MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Urology) from Post Graduate Institute of Medical education and Research, Chandigarh.

Dr. Khanna exemplifies a patient-centered and compassionate approach, showing both empathy and a strong commitment to exceptional care. His academic prowess is well-documented through numerous publications in prestigious national and international journals. As a sought-after faculty member, he is frequently invited to national and zonal conferences to share his expertise.

Dr. Khanna is proficient in a range of urology-oncological procedures, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries. He is a certified robotic console surgeon by Intuitive Surgical and a certified proctor for the SSI Mantra robotic surgical platform. His expertise extends to advanced diagnostic techniques, such as MRI TRUS transrectal and transperineal fusion biopsy for prostate cancer, a service available at only a few centers nationwide.

Additionally, Dr. Khanna has specialized training in High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer, making him one of the few practitioners in India with this advanced skill. His extensive experience and innovative approach ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care in urology-oncology.

Specialized Areas

Open/Laparoscopic/Robotic Radical Nephrectomy/Nephro-ureterectomy with bladder cuff excision
Open/Robotic Nephron Sparing Surgery (Partial Nephrectomy)
Open/Robotic Radical cystoprostatectomy with neobladder/ileal conduit
Open/Robotic Radical prostatectomy
Partial /Total /Radical Penectomy
Open Inguinal lymph node dissection / Robotic video endoscopic inguinal lymph node dissection
Open/Robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Cancer Prostate
MRI-TRUS Transrectal/Trans-perineal Fusion Prostate biopsy

Educational Background

MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College and LNJP hospital, New Delhi
Recipient of multiple gold medals and distinctions in various subjects
MS (General Surgery) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
MCh (Urology) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Experience

2013-2016: Academic Registrar, Department of Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
2017-2019: Senior Registrar, Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Clinical Observer, Department of Urology, Stanford Healthcare, California, USA
Clinical Observer, Department of Urology and Robotic Surgery, Martini-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany
Clinical Observer, Department of Urology and Robotic Surgery, OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
2020-2021: Attending Consultant, Department of Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi
Clinical Observer, Department of Focal Therapy, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK
2021-Present: Consultant, Department of Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi

Professional Journey

Achievements

Clinical observership, Department of Urology, Stanford School of medicine, California, USA, 2017.
Clinic observership , Department of Urology, OLV hospital in Aalst, Belgium 2019
Clinical observership, Department of Urology, Martini Klinik, Hamburg Germany 2019
Clinical Observership and Training, Charing Cross Hospital, Imperial college London, UK and St Edward VII hospital, London, UK, 2023
Sub Investigator for multiple multi-institutional international drug trials for bladder cancer and prostate cancer such as Capitello 280, Capitello 281, Sunrise 2, Thor 2, ARANOTE, Talapro 3, Bayer study on Darolutamide , nmCRPC darolutamide phase 4 study , EvoPAR Prostate 01 study
National Faculty at various national/zonal conferences
Certified Robotic Surgeon from Intutive Surgical
Certified Proctor/Trainer for SSI Mantra Robotic Surgical Platform

Awards

Passed physiology with distinction in the 1^st MBBS Delhi University Examination, 2008
Recipient of the “MAMC-APPI SILVER JUBILEE GOLD MEDAL”: for the best overall performance in Physiology ,2008
Recipient of the “MAMC APPI SILVER JUBILEE GOLD MEDAL “for best student in physiology, 2008
Passed biochemistry with distinction in the 1^st MBBS, Delhi University examination, 2008
Passed Pathology with Distinction in the 2^nd MBBS, Delhi University Examination, 2009
Recipient of the “Dr SANJAY SIDHWA MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL” for the best student in medicine, Final MBBS Delhi University Examinations, 2011
Recipient of the “Dr K. K. MODAWAL MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL” for the best student in medicine, Final MBBS, Delhi University Examinations,2011
Recipient of the “Dr S. N. MUKHERJEE GOLD MEDAL” for the best student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Final MBBS Delhi University Examinations, 2011
Recipient of the “CAPTAIN SS RAMPAL GOLD MEDAL “for best student in medicine and surgery”, Final MBBS Delhi University Examinations,2011
Recipient of the “ K. C. GOYAL AWARD” for the best Student in Final MBBS Examinations, Delhi University,2011
Recipient of the “ MADAN GOPAL SATYA DEVI GARG MEDAL” for the Best Student in Final MBBS Delhi University examinations,2011
Recipient of the “ P. P. GOEL GOLD MEDAL” for standing First in the Final MBBS Delhi University Examinations 2011
Recipient of Roll of Honor for the Best student in Final MBBS Delhi University examinations, 2011
Awarded Silver Medal for “The Best Postgraduate –Surgery”, PGIMER, Chandigarh 2016
Awarded 2^nd prize in CMC Ludhiana Best poster category NZUSICON 2017 titled: Glucagon producing mucinous spindle and tubular cell variant of renal cell carcinoma
Awarded THE FIRST PRIZE for BEST VIDEO PRESENTATION titled: Bilateral simultaneous robot assisted tabularized flap pyelovesicostomy for bilateral giant hydronephrosis at RUFCON 2018
Awarded 2^nd prize by the International Society of Reconstructive Urologists at MAYOCON 2018
Winner of the first zonal inter-institutional quiz held at the NZUSICON 2018, Ludhiana, India
Awarded the 2^ND PRIZE IN the prestigious MARUDHARA UROLOGY TRUST JODHPUR BEST PAPER FOR “: Relationship of Sarcopenia with Systemic Inflammatory Response in Patients with Carcinoma Urinary Bladder undergoing Radical Cystectomy “at NZUSICON 2019, NEW DELHI,
Awarded 2 ND PRIZE for video titled “Retzius sparing robotic radical prostatectomy: a step by step guide “at NZUSICON 2020 BIKANER , India
Awarded the EUREP 2019, travelling fellowship to Prague, Czech Republic by Urological society of India
Awarded the North zone travelling fellowship 2019 by NZUSI.

Publication

Khanna A, Mavuduru RS et al . Congenital Segmental Megaureter in an Ectopic Kidney. Urology. 2018 Mar 1;113: e7-8.
Khanna A, Bora GS et al. Exophytic benign prostatic hyperplasia presenting with refractory retention: A rare entity. Indian journal of urology: IJU: journal of the Urological Society of India. 2018 Jul;34(3):229.
Khanna A, Singh A, et al Robot assisted video endoscopic inguinal lymph node dissection in carcinoma penis with palpable inguinal lymphadenopathy: Our technique and long term functional and oncological outcomes. European Urology 79: S1766
Khanna A, Singh SK, Nada R. Glucagon-producing mucinous tubular, and spindle cell variant of renal cell carcinoma with paraneoplastic diabetes: Case report and review of literature. Indian Journal of Urology. 2021 Apr 1;37(2):176.
Parmar K, Khanna A et al A rare cause of acute urinary retention—Primary malignant melanoma of prostate. Asian Journal of Urology. 2019 Jan 12.
Gupta MK, Khanna A, Singh SK. Spontaneous bilateral extraperitoneal uretero-inguinal herniation. Indian Journal of Urology. 2020 Jul 1;36(3).
Parmar K, Khanna A et al Complete Renal Duplex System with Obstructing Upper Moiety Ureterocele. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2020 May 25:1-2.
Kumar S, Khanna A, Parmar KM. Robot-Assisted Simultaneous Pyeloplasty and Ureteric Reimplantation for Unilateral Double Obstruction of the Ureter: Technical feasibility, Tips and Tricks. Urology. 2020 May 1; 139:118-21.
K Parmar, Khanna A. A Case of Emphysematous Cystitis Presenting with Acute Urine Retention in an Immunocompetent Host. Journal of Surgery 2018, Vol 14(1): 8.
Mete UK, Khanna A, Sharma AP. Acute scrotum in the setting of acute necrotizing pancreatitis: a surprise. ANZ journal of surgery. 2018 Feb 1.
Kumar S, Khanna A, et al Bilateral simultaneous “Santosh Post-Graduate Institute tubularized flap pyelovesicostomy” in a case of bilateral pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction with bilateral giant hydronephrosis. Journal of robotic surgery. 2018 May 21:1-4.
Khanna S, Khanna A. RE: Evaluation of hyoscine N-butyl bromide efficacy on the prevention of catheter-related bladder discomfort after transurethral resection of prostate: a randomized, double-blind control trial. International urology and nephrology. 2018 May 15:1-.
Parmar K, Khanna A et al Chylous ascites following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and extended pelvic lymph node dissection: Discussion of the aetiology and management of an unusual occurrence. Journal of Clinical Urology. 2018 Jul 6:2051415818788501.
Parmar K, Rathi S, Khanna Aet al Portal Hypertensive Vesiculopathy: A Rare Cause of Hematuria and a Unique Management Strategy. Urology. 2018 May 1;115: e7-8.
Parmar K, Khanna A et al. Large Spontaneous Steinstrasse: An Unusual Occurrence. Med Sur Urol. 2018;7(202):2.
Kumar S, Chandna A, Khanna A et al Robot assisted intra-corporeal ileocalicostomy ureteral substitution for complex uretero-pelvic junction obstruction: a novel and feasible innovation. Journal of robotic surgery. 2018 Oct 31:1-5.
Parmar K, Manoharan V, Kumar S, Khanna A et al Supernumerary Kidney with Stone: Successfully Managed with Semirigid Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy. Journal of Endourology Case Reports. 2019 Apr 9.
Mavuduru RS, Bora GS, Khanna A et al . Lumbar skeletal muscle index (sarcopenia) cannot predict early postoperative complications in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma bladder. European Urology Supplements. 2019 Nov 1;18(11):e3605.
Jaipuria J, Kasaraneni P, Khanna A et al Pitcher pot neourethral modification of ileal orthotopic neobladder achieves satisfactory long‐term functional and quality of life outcomes with low clean intermittent self‐catheterization rate. BJUI Compass. 2021.
Khanna A; Tyagi S et al. Systemic Inflammatory Response after Radical Cystectomy: Comparison of Open versus Robot-Assisted Approach and Implications on Perioperative Outcomes. International Journal of Advanced Robotic & Innovative Surgery 1(1):p 18-24, Jan–Jun 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/JRIS.JRIS_1_23
Singh A, Khanna A, et al Robotic re-exploration for post-operative in house complications following robotic pelvic uro-oncologic surgery: Initial experience, tips and tricks. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 2023 Jan 1;19(1):95-100.
Pratihar SK , Khanna A et al Prostate cancer detection using magnetic resonance imaging-transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy: A retrospective cohort study. Indian Journal of Urology 39(4): p 297-302, Oct–Dec 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_147_23
Vasudeo V, Khanna A et al. Robot-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for post-chemotherapy residual mass in testicular cancer: Long-term experience from a tertiary care centre. Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 2023 Jan 9.
Chakraborty A, Khanna A,et al 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. 2023 Feb 17:1-5.
Pratihar SK, Khanna A et al Cutaneous Radiation-Associated Angiosarcoma After Treatment of Carcinoma Penis: First Report from Tertiary Cancer Centre of North India. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2023 May 17:1-5.
Singh A, Khanna A et al MP68-12 Our Early Clinical Experience with Mantratm Multi Arm Surgical Robotic System (Ss Innovations Group Company) In Major Uro-Oncological Surgeries. The Journal of Urology. 2023 Apr;209(Supplement 4):e957.
Rawal S, Khanna A, et al Initial experience of robot assisted radical prostatectomy with mantra ^TM multiarm robotic platform. European Urology Open Science. 2023 Sep 1;55: S78.
Saurabh N, Khanna A et al 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. 2023 Sep 1;55: S236.
Singh A, Khanna A et al 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. In EUROPEAN UROLOGY 2023 Feb 1 (Vol. 83, pp. S910-S910
Saurabh N, Singh A, Khanna Aet al Robotic radical nephrectomy with level I-II inferior vena cava tumour thrombectomy–insight from our initial experience. European Urology Open Science. 2023 Sep 1;55: S238.
Ghoreifi A, Mitra A, Khanna A, Rich J, McClintock G, Baky F, Mcdowell Z, Ho M, Roberts J, Moghaddam FS, Haque T. MP50-16 oncological outcomes following robotic post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer: a worldwide multicenter study. The Journal of Urology. 2023 Apr;209(Supplement 4):e691
Vasudeo V; Singh A, Khanna A et al 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 39(4):p 285-291, Oct–Dec 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/iju.iju_128_23
Rawal SK, Singh A, Khanna A. Robot-Assisted Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Carcinoma Penis. Journal of Endourology. 2022 Sep 1;36(S2) :S-12.
Rawal SK, Khanna A, Singh A, Jindal T, Sk R, Kumar B, Taori R, Pratihar SK, Vasudeo V, Saurabh N, Ali M. Robot-Assisted Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Penile Cancer: An Indian Multicenter Experience. Journal of Endourology. 2024 May 7.