Demonstrating his technique of RIRS in the First Annual Conference of Urolithiasis Section of Urological Society of India at PGI, Chandigarh on 13th May, 2023.
His 45+ Years of Expertise in Kidney Stone Treatment
27 Years of Experience in RIRS
Pioneered the technique of RIRS in India in 1998 ( 27 years of experience in RIRS ). RIRS is a no hole, no cut, day care & safest procedure for removal of Kidney Stones. Perfected the RIRS technique in 1998. He was the only Surgeon in India performing RIRS for several years.
All above Kidney Stones Treated by RIRS
“Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) is the safest and most advanced method to treat kidney stones without any external cut or hole. Using a flexible ureteroscope and laser technology, stones are broken into fine particles and removed through the body’s natural urinary pathway.”
Dr. Pawan Gupta utilizes state-of-the-art Holmium Laser and Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) technologies to precisely fragment kidney stones during RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery). These advanced systems ensure maximum stone clearance with minimal trauma to kidney tissues, offering patients a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option.
From diagnosis to post-surgery care, Dr. Gupta provides complete guidance tailored to each patient’s condition. Whether you have recurrent stones, infection, or need a second opinion, you’ll receive trusted, transparent, and personalized treatment advice.
RIRS- The Journey Begain In 1991
“I started working on
Flexible ureteroscopy in 1991
and achieved successful RIRS
for kidney stones in 1998.”
Dr. Pawan Gupta Organised Following Workshops
- Workshop on Ureterorenoscopy 1998 (Rigid & Flexible): Workshop on Ureterorenoscopy both Rigid & Flexible (RIRS) was conducted in 1998 at R P Stone Clinic Pvt. Ltd.,Panipat under North Zone Chapter of Urological Society of India.
- The Urological Society of India organized an International Workshop on RIRS at R P Stone Clinic Pvt. Ltd., Panipat in April 2011, with Dr. Pawan Gupta serving as the Organising Secretary. During the workshop, Dr. Pawan Gupta and Dr. A. J. Gross from Germany performed eight live RIRS surgeries (four each), showcasing advanced techniques in Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery.
- Workshop on RIRS 2012: Organized a Workshop on RIRS at R P Stone Clinic Pvt. Ltd., Panipat in April 2012. Dr. Pawan Gupta demonstrated many live RIRS Operations in this workshop.
- Training Programs on RIRS : Has conducted several Cook vista Training Programs on RIRS for Young Qualified Urologists at R P Stone Clinic Pvt. Ltd., Panipat. Dr. Pawan Gupta demonstrated several live RIRS Operations in these training programs.
Invited as Faculty for demonstration / Moderation / Presentation on flexible Ureterorenoscopy (RIRS) in following Workshops / Conferences / Institutions
- Dehradun : Live Workshop, Second Uttaranchal Endourolap CME (August 2003).
- Ludhiana : Video presentation for mid-term CME of the Northern Chapter of the Association of Surgeons of india (October 2003).
- Jaipur : Bhandari Hospital Laser Surgery Center : National Endo-Uro-Gynae Workshop (May 2004).
- PGI Chandigarh : Live Operative Workshop on PNL and use of Holmium Laser in Endourology (April 2005).
- PGIMS Rohtak : Video Presentation (April 2005).
- Srinagar : Live demonstration of RIRS at the XV Annual Conference of the Northern Chapter of the Urological Society of India (September 2005).
- Varanasi institute of Medical Sciences : Delivered a Talk (Invited Speaker) on RIRS in the 39th Annual Conference of the Urological Society of India (February 2006).
- New Delhi, AllMS : Moderated Session on Flexible Ureteroscopy in Asian Congress of urology in 2008.
- New Delhi AllMS : Delivered a lecture on Innvovation in ureterorenoscopy during Key Note Address Session in North Zone ASICON, January 2009.
- Guwahati : Delivered a talk on current management of Urinary tract stones in May 2009.
- Patiala : Conducted a workshop on Flexible Ureteroscopy in August 2010.
- Nadiad : Invited as a Faculty for training program in “RIRS” in Nadiad in August 2010.
- Sri Lanka : Conducted a Two Days workshop on RIRS in Colombo in October 2010.
- Kochi : Live demonstration of RIRS during Lapendofusion 2011.
- Sri Lanka : Conducted a Two Days workshop on RIRS in Colombo in 2011.
- Kochi : Live demonstration of RIRS during Lapendofusion 2013 in August 2013.
- AUA (American Urological Association) Seagura Endourology Course in Nadiad) : Delivered a talk on suction ureteroscopy & moderated sessions on RIRS in February 2013.
- PGI Chandigarh : Conducted a Live demonstration of RIRS during SAARC workshop in 2014.
- Ludhiana, Selsicon in January 2015 : Live demonstration of RIRS during National Conference Selsicon at Doraha, Ludhiana.
- Jalandhar : Conducted a live workshop on RIRS in Jalandhar, organized under North Zone chapter of urological Society of India in August 2015.
- Kochi : Live demonstration of RIRS during Lapendofusion 2015.
- Indo-Turkish : UROMASTERS Endo-Laproscopic Urological Meet, Agra in September, 2015.
- PGI Chandigarh, BOE-USI 9-10 Oct., 2015 : Conducted a Live workshop on RIRS under Board of Education, Urological Society of India.
- PGI Chandigarh, May 2023 : “Conducted a Live demonstration of RIRS during the 1st Annual Conference of the Urolithiasis Section of Urological Society of India”.
- NBEMS Webinar-6th July 2023 : Delivered a Talk (NBEMS Webinar) on Stones in Congenital anomalous Kidney Treated with RIRS on 6th July 2023 to DNB Urology trainees Across the country.
- Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany (January 2024) : Conducted a Live Demonstration of RIRS during Semi live 2024.
Delivered a Guest Lecturer at Army Hospital ( R & R ), New Delhi on 5th October 2024
YouTube Came to India in 2008 — We Started Sharing RIRS Videos in 2010 :
YouTube was launched in India in May 2008, if I am not mistaken, and I started posting videos of RIRS on YouTube in May 2010. In my first 12 years of experience with RIRS, from 1998 to 2010, I did not have much knowledge of social media. Although I began performing successful RIRS in India in 1998, I only started sharing my work on social media in 2010. For this procedure, I used the Viper, a 9 Fr fiberoptic flexible ureterorenoscope from Richard Wolf, Germany.
International Publications – Articles
‘Is the Holmium: YAG Laser the Best Intracorporeal Lithotripter for the Ureter?’ a three-year retrospective study The Journal of Endourology (Vol. 21, no.3) · Mar 1, 2007 (150+ Citations)
‘An initial experience with a Prototype Ureteroscope’ under New Technologies in Endourology Journal of Endourology (Vol.20, Number 1) · Jan 1, 2006
Ureteroscopy to Remove a Fungal Bezor from the Renal Pelvis British Journal of Urology International Vol. 87, No. 4 · Mar 1, 2001
Firsts
- First workshop on Flexible Ureteroscopy in the country was organized by Dr. Pawan Gupta in the year 1998.
- First publication – The use of Flexible Ureteroscopy was published by Dr. Pawan Gupta for the first time in the country in British Journal of Urology, International (Vol. 87, Number 4,March 2001)
- First Surgeon in the world to use mini Ureteroscope for removal of Ureteral stones.The results of use of mini ureteroscope were published in the Journal of Endourology. (Vol. 20, Number1 , January 2006)
Innovation
Innovation by Dr. Pawan Gupta
Inventor – “Suction Ureterorenoscope by Pawan Gupta”
Dr. Pawan Gupta designed a groundbreaking Ureterorenoscope that allows for simultaneous lasing of kidney stones and suctioning of stone fragments and debris. This innovative design eliminates the need for stone-holding forceps and minimizes repeated ureteral entries, significantly improving procedural efficiency and patient safety. The scope was manufactured and commercialized by Richard Wolf GmbH, Germany, under the name “Suction Ureterorenoscope by Pawan Gupta.”
