Dr. Vasantharaja Ramasamy: A Urological and Robotic Surgery Visionary

In the quick-paced world of medicine today, where new technologies redefine patient care day in and day out, certain names persevere by virtue of their excellence and commitment. Dr. Vasantharaja Ramasamy is one such name — a surgeon and urologist whose professional reputation is built on merging skill with empathy. With a career spanning more than 17 years in medicine and a specialist for over a decade, Dr. Ramasamy has established a robust reputation throughout India.

Education and Academic Excellence

Academic life of Dr. Ramasamy forms a robust basis for his medical practice. He graduated in MBBS in 2008 from Pondicherry University with distinction in various subjects. Subsequently, he undertook his MS in General Surgery at Government Medical College, Calicut, under Kerala University and received it in 2015.

His specialist degree in Urology (MCh) was from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, where he was second in the university in exit examinations at the end. As he says himself, "Consistent learning and discipline were more important to me than quick wins."

Of note, he is also a holder of FRCS in Urology from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2024), an acclaimed international qualification, which certifies his clinical and academic expertise.

Specialization and Services

Dr. Vasantharaja Ramasamy specializes in several primary areas in urology, such as:

Endoscopic Procedures: URS, TURP, TURBT, RIRS

Laparoscopic Surgeries: Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, Pyeloplasty

Robotic Surgeries: Radical prostatectomy, Partial nephrectomy, Adrenalectomy

Uro-Oncology: Kidney, prostate, and bladder cancer treatment

Renal Transplants: Live as well as cadaveric donor surgery

Andrology and Infertility: Including diagnostic as well as surgical management

His being able to perform both traditional and innovative procedures — such as robot-assisted surgeries on the Da Vinci system — puts him in the small but increasing elite category of Indian surgeons with this specialisation.

Certifications and International Training

Dr. Ramasamy is of the opinion that international exposure enriches local practice. He has obtained several important certifications:

Da Vinci Robotic Console Surgeon – Certified by Intuitive Surgical (2021)

European Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) – European School of Urology (2019)

Renal Transplant Surgery Certification – Government Medical College, Trivandrum (2019)

Fellowship in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery (FUORS) – Vattikuti Foundation, USA

In 2019, he was also chosen to participate in the European Urology Residents Education Program (EUREP) in Prague, under the European Association of Urology initiative.

Experience and Clinical Practice

With 17 years of experience, Dr. Ramasamy has practiced in some of India's most prestigious medical colleges and hospitals. He has performed thousands of cases, ranging from routine to difficult. His hand in surgery ranges from routine prostate surgeries to life-repairing reconstructive surgeries after trauma.

He specializes in:

Emergency surgeries (bladder and ureteric injury repairs)

Urological cancer surgeries

Day-care procedures such as urodynamics and prostate biopsies

As described by an erstwhile colleague, "He is the type of surgeon who reads each patient's history twice — once as a physician and once putting himself in their shoes."

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Ramasamy is also a published researcher. He has:

Published 10 peer-reviewed research articles in prestigious international journals

Presented 6 research papers and 4 posters at national conferences

Won numerous awards for research presentations and urology quizzes

Received Urological Society of India (USI) Travel Fellowship in 2018

Presented original research at Urological Association of Asia (UAA) congress in Malaysia (2019)

His research focuses on stone disease, minimally invasive approaches, and robotic advancements.

Teaching and Mentorship

Apart from his clinical practice, Dr. Ramasamy is also very much involved in medical education. He has performed training programs and workshops for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in both theory and in clinical skills. His passion for mentorship is seen the way he balances challenging surgeries with some time for academic responsibilities.