Shashank Agrawal

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital

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Shashank Agrawal is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on the surgical management of rare and complex genitourinary tumors. His primary research areas include robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques for kidney, ureteral, and testicular cancers, with a particular emphasis on rare pathologies. Dr. Agrawal’s major contributions include documenting the first case series of primary well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of the kidney, a condition so rare it is often misdiagnosed, and describing the diagnostic challenges of ureteral hemangioma, which is nearly always identified only postoperatively. His most cited work (2023, 5 citations) on renal NET provides critical clinical and pathological insights for this elusive tumor. Dr. Agrawal has also pioneered a novel surgical technique—robot-assisted supine extraperitoneal retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RASE-RPLND)—for managing post-chemotherapy residual masses in testicular cancer, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. His innovative approach and focus on rare urologic malignancies have made him a valuable contributor to the field, helping to improve diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes for patients with challenging urologic conditions.