Dr. Athul Krishna

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST, RENAL TRANSPLANT & ROBOTIC SURGEON

Dr. Athul Krishna

MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS, MCh (Urology), FEBU, Robotic Surgery Training (Belgium)

  • Hospital / Location : Sunrise Hospital, Seaport Airport Road, Kakkanad, Kochi
  • Years of Experience :7+ Years
  • Languages Spoken : English, Malayalam, Hindi

Overview

Dr. Athul Krishna is a highly qualified urologist and renal transplant specialist with over 7 years of experience in surgical practice. He completed his MS and DNB in General Surgery before going on to earn his MCh in Urology and Renal Transplantation from Government Medical College, Kottayam — securing the 3rd rank in his batch, a reflection of the academic rigour and clinical excellence he brings to his practice.
Dr. Athul specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of urological conditions, including kidney stones, prostate disorders, genitourinary cancers, male urological issues, and complex renal diseases. He is trained in advanced laser endourology procedures and minimally invasive urological surgeries for prostate and renal stone disease — including HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) and RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) — bringing some of the most technically advanced, least invasive treatment options available in urology to Sunrise patients.

He has further advanced his expertise in robotic surgery through dedicated training at leading domestic and international centres, including MPUH Nadiad, Azorg Hospital, and the renowned ORSI Academy in Belgium — one of the world's foremost training institutes for robotic surgical technique. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Athul has contributed to several research publications and national conference presentations, reflecting an ongoing commitment to academic excellence and evidence-based care.


Dr. Athul Krishna's approach is built on accurate diagnosis, advanced surgical treatment, and compassionate, patient-centred care — helping every patient achieve better urinary health and a meaningfully improved quality of life.

Surgical Innovations and Highlights

  • HoLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate:- An advanced, minimally invasive laser technique for treating prostate enlargement, offering excellent long-term outcomes with reduced bleeding and faster recovery compared to conventional surgery.
  • Robotic Urological & Renal Transplant Surgery:- Trained at the ORSI Academy, Belgium and other leading robotic surgery centres, bringing computer-assisted surgical precision to complex urological and renal transplant procedures.
  • Genitourinary Cancer Surgery:- Surgical management of cancers affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems, combining oncological precision with the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques.
  • RIRS — Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery:- A minimally invasive, scarless approach to treating kidney stones using fine laser instruments passed through the natural urinary tract, avoiding the need for any external incision.
  • Renal Transplantation:- Specialist surgical training in kidney transplantation as part of his MCh programme, supporting Sunrise's comprehensive renal care pathway from kidney disease management through to transplant.

Awards and recognitions

Core specialty related

  • Surgical management of cancers affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems, combining oncological precision with the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques.
  • Multiple research publications and national conference presentations
  • Robotic Surgery Training — MPUH Nadiad, Azorg Hospital, ORSI Academy (Belgium)

Our Doctors

Dr. Soumya Soman M K

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST & GENERAL SURGEON

Dr. Athul Krishna

CONSULTANT UROLOGIST, RENAL TRANSPLANT & ROBOTIC SURGEON