What does MCh Urology from AIIMS Delhi mean?

MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) Urology from AIIMS Delhi is a three-year surgical super-speciality degree - the highest postgraduate qualification in urology available in India. AIIMS Delhi is consistently ranked the number one medical institution in India. The MCh Urology programme at AIIMS is among the most competitive in the country, accepting fewer than 10 candidates nationally per year. Training covers the full breadth of urological surgery including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and reconstructive procedures.

What is the FRCS Urology from Oxford University?

FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons) in Urology is the specialist surgical examination administered by the Joint Committee on Intercollegiate Examinations (JCIE) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is the standard surgical qualification for urological surgeons practising in the NHS. Dr. Nitin Shrivastava completed his FRCS training at Oxford University, one of the world's leading academic medical centres. This qualification demonstrates competence in both clinical and academic aspects of urological surgery to UK and Irish standards.

Has Dr. Nitin Shrivastava published research?

Yes - Dr. Nitin Shrivastava has published peer-reviewed research in urology. His publications and citations are indexed on Google Scholar and ResearchGate. His academic work covers topics including kidney stone management, robotic surgery outcomes, and uro-oncology. Publication records are available on his public Google Scholar profile.

How can I verify Dr. Nitin Shrivastava's credentials?

Dr. Nitin Shrivastava's credentials can be verified through his Google Scholar profile (academic publications and citations), ResearchGate profile (full publication list), and LinkedIn. His MCh qualification from AIIMS Delhi and FRCS from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the United Kingdom can be confirmed through those institutions directly. He is registered with the Medical Council of India.

Does Dr. Nitin Shrivastava perform robotic surgery in India?

Yes - Dr. Nitin Shrivastava performs da Vinci robotic urological surgery at Apollo Hospital Gurugram. Procedures include robotic radical prostatectomy (for prostate cancer), robotic partial and radical nephrectomy (for kidney cancer and kidney tumours), robotic pyeloplasty (for UPJO), and robotic radical cystectomy (for bladder cancer). Robotic surgery offers significantly smaller incisions, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay compared to open surgery.

Verifiable credentials

Training, research, and external validation.

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ResearchGate profile Google Scholar

3Peer-reviewed publications

2National press features

15+Years in urology

Dr. Nitin Shrivastava receiving MCh Urology degree at the 45th AIIMS Delhi convocation from JP Nadda — **MCh Urology degree**From the Health Minister, AIIMS Delhi convocation

Degrees & training

Postgraduate

MCh Urology - AIIMS Delhi

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Three-year super-specialty training in urology. AIIMS Delhi awards fewer than six MCh Urology seats nationally each year - among the most competitive surgical entry points in India.

Fellowship

FRCS Urology - Oxford University, England

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons - Urology. Held by a small number of Indian-practising urological surgeons. Rigorous British surgical examination including a structured MDT-style oral viva.

Postgraduate

MS - General Surgery

Three-year Master of Surgery training in general surgery - the prerequisite for urology super-specialisation in the Indian system.

Undergraduate

MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - recognised by the National Medical Commission (formerly MCI).

Hospital affiliations

Apollo Hospital Gurugram Current · Primary

Senior Consultant - Urology & Uro-Oncology. Primary location for all surgeries including Da Vinci robotic procedures and complex cases.

Six Sigma Clinics, Sector 50, Gurgaon NEW

Private OPD for consultations, second opinions and follow-up care. Nirvana Country, Sector 50, Gurugram.

Published research

Selected peer-reviewed publications. Full list on ResearchGate and Google Scholar.

2018

Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy with extracorporeal urinary diversion

Indian Journal of Urology. Surgical technique paper on robotic bladder removal with extracorporeal reconstruction - a hybrid approach used in advanced bladder cancer.

2020