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Professor Prokar Dasgupta
Specialties
- Urology
Sub specialties
Clinical interests
- Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy
- Robotic assisted radical cystectomy
- Robotic assisted pyeloplasty
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy
- Botox injections for overactive bladders
Professional profile
Prof. Prokar Dasgupta graduated as MBBS in 1989, completed his FRCS in 1994 and FRCS in Urology in 2000. He was a Medical Research Council Fellow which led to a MSc in 1996 and MD from the University of London in 2001.
He was appointed as Consultant Urologist to Guy's Hospital in 2002 where he pioneered robotic surgery in his specialty within the UK. He became the first Professor of Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation at King's College London in 2009.
In 2012 he had the honour of the leading the British Journal of Urology International as its Editor-in-Chief.
Prokar has developed a national and international reputation for the highest quality of clinical services. In addition he has over 500 publications and a highly productive team of clinician-scientists developing advanced robotics for the delivery of new cell-based therapies in Prostate cancer.
He is credited with the "Dasgupta technique" of injecting Botulinum toxin in overactive bladders. He was awarded the Golden Telescope by the British Association of Urological Surgeons for significant and lasting contribution to urology.
Robotics expertise
Professor of Urology, Professor Dasgupta, pioneered robotic urology in the UK. He led the trial and use of robotic surgery for prostate cancer at The London Clinic, using the da Vinci® back in 2005.
Personal profile
Inspired by Haruki Murakami’s bestseller “What I talk about when I talk about running” Prokar took up marathon running in 2008 with much enthusiasm. He trains for an runs one marathon a year. In addition he is an ardent tennis fan, often seated court side at international tournaments.
He supports and raises funds for numerous charities including Prostate Cancer UK and The Urology Foundation. He is an amateur pianist and a reasonable cook.
Conditions treated
Treatments offered
Part of
Press
Pioneering Procedure Offered for Common Prostate Condition
The London Clinic is treating patients with a new, pioneering procedure called prostate artery embolization for non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
Meet Versius, the surgical robot about to take aim at your organs
Professor Dasgupta is extensively quoted in this Wired piece on robotic surgery.
Q&A: Prokar Dasgupta
Prokar Dasgupta, consultant urologist at The London Clinic, talks robotic surgery, innovation.
Current posts
Professor of Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation
Guy's Hospital, King's College London, King's Health PartnersConsultant Urological Surgeon
The London ClinicChairman, The Institute of Robotic Surgery
King's College London, UK and The Vattikuti Foundation, USA
Medical training
Year qualified
1989Medical College Calcutta
1989
Other languages spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Clinic location
Clinic times
Friday: 1.30pm - 5pm
Secretary
Online network
Concierge service
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