callIcon

Dr. Somanatha Sharma S

Consultant

M.B.B.S ,M.S ,M.Ch Urology, Fellowship in Endourol, MIMSA

Educational Qualifications

  • M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), SRM Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai
  • M.S. General Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai
  • MCh. Urology (Genito-Urinary, Andrology, and Renal Transplantation), Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2018 – 2021)
  • Fellowship in Advanced Endourology & Laparoscopy, Preeti Urology & Kidney Hospitals, Hyderabad (March – September 2022)

Work Experience

  • Since Dec 2023: Consultant, Urologist, Sringeri Sharada Equitas Hospital, Chennai
  • Consultant Urologist - Preeti Urology & Kidney Hospitals, Hyderabad (2022)
  • Consultant Urologist, Uro-oncologist - Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute, Chennai [2022-2023]
  • Head, Department of Urology - Sri Sathya Sai Medical College, Ammapettai

Achievements & Awards

  • Prof. A. Rajasekaran University Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in the MCh Urology University Board Exit Examination in Tamil Nadu.
  • Prof. Chinnaswamy Gold Medal for achieving the top rank in the urology theory exam conducted by the Madras Urological Society (MUS).
  • Elected Honorary Joint Secretary, Madras Urological Society (2023-2025).
  • Elected Honorary Treasurer, Madras Urological Society (2021-2022).
  • Finalist of the European Association Of Urology - Guidelines Cup, a worldwide urology competition in 2022.
  • Winner of the state-level TAPASU Uro-Radiology Quiz competition in 2021.
  • First place for the research paper, 'Is it High Time to Redefine the Grey Zone of PSA Levels in the Indian Population to Curb Unnecessary Biopsies' in 2020.
  • First rank in Tamil Nadu for the NEET SS (Super-specialty) entrance examination.
  • Fellowship with the International Medical Sciences Academy (MIMSA), Glasgow, UK for contributions to medicine
  • Multiple high-impact research publications include the Indian Journal of Urology, the Grand Journal of Urology, and the Canadian Urological Association Journal.
  • Presented at USICON and other prestigious urology conferences

Publications

  • First Successful Endoscopic Removal of a Pen from the Male Urinary Bladder Grand Journal of Urology, March 2024
  • Prostate Cancer with Osteolytic Sternal Metastasis: A Rare Clinical Presentation Grand Journal of Urology, January 2024
  • Laparoscopy guided multi – Tract supine PCNL for large stone burden in ectopic kidney Indian Journal of Urology, January 2023 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10121074/ - USICON 2023 ABSTRACTS
  • A Comparative, Retrospective, and Observational Study of the Onset of Graft Function and Its Impact on the Outcomes of Deceased Renal Transplantation
    Canadian Urological Association Journal, August 2021 https://cuaj.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/7537/5011
    The American Urological Association & Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery 2021 Annual Meeting Abstracts
  • Pathoclinical Correlation of Digital Rectal Examination, Serum ProstateSpecific Antigen & Trans-Rectal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy in Prostate Cancer – An Institutional Review, Feb 2022 - IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
  • Redefining Serum PSA Cut-off in Indian Population to Avoid Unnecessary Biopsies - A Descriptive Study, September 2021 - Research Square
  • “Self-inflicted Ballpoint Pen in a Male Urinary Bladder and Successful Endoscopic Management ” April 2021 - Europe PubMed Central
  • Non-Operative Management in Blunt Injury Abdomen, Our Experience at a Tertiary Centre – A Case Series February 2018 - IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
  • Role of Low Lying Pubic Tubercle in the Development of Inguinal Hernia, September 2017 - International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM)
  • Silent Colonic Perforation and Enterocutaneous Fistula by a Ball-point Pen 13 Years After Ingestion in a Patient with Schizophrenia, September 2018 - Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care - Wolters Kluwer Publications
  • A Simple DIY Wireless Laparoscopic Endo-trainer - An Innovative Tool, November 2017 - International Journal of Scientific Research
  • Electrocution Causing Descending Colon Perforation – A Rare Case Report, November 2017 - IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
  • Synchronous Bilateral Breast Cancer with Different Histological Subtypes in a Nulliparous Woman - A Rare Case Report, November 2017 - Indian Journal of Applied Research
  • Masters Thesis: Role of Low Lying Pubic Tubercle in the Development of Inguinal Hernia: A Case-Control Study, 2017 - The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R Medical University

Field of Interest

  • Endo-Urology
  • Uro-Oncology
  • Andrology
  • Robotic surgery
  • Renal Transplantation