Dr. Ajay S. Shetty

Field of Expertise

• Laparoscopic urological procedures
• Endourological procedures for treating stone disease
• Uro-oncological surgeries
• Renal transplantation (donor and recipient)
• Minimally invasive surgeries for treating prostatic disorders
• Reconstructive urological procedures particularly for Urethral stricture disease
• Male and Female urological procedures to treat incontinence
• Pediatric urological surgeries
• Andrological procedures for treating male infertility and Erectile dysfunction

Talks & Publications

• Shetty Ajay, Ganpule Arvind, Desai MR. Solitary renal Actinomycosis : Pictorial urology. Urol.J: 2010 Jun 10;7(2):80.
• Shetty AS, Ganpule AP, Sabnis RB, Desai MR. Synchronous Twin-Tract Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Journal of Endourology Part B, Videourology. Aug 31, 2010, Vol 24 Issue 4.
• Shetty Ajay, Shah Rupin. Medical management of Oligoasthenospermia. FOGSI FOCUS. Advanced Infertility management. November 2011. Chapter 15. 73-79.
• Symons Stephi, Shetty Ajay, Jain Vikas, Bhirud Parag, Desai MR. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty. Our new gold standard: Journal of Endourology/Endourological Society 2009;23(3):463-7.
• Authored three chapters and assisted editing in a book on healthcare communication “COMMUNICATE, CARE, CURE. A GUIDE TO HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION”.
• Chapter 4: Listening with undivided attention. An effective prescription for healing.
• Chapter 7: “Sorry” Works. The disclosure of medical errors.
• Chapter 9: In the spirit of “Please” and “Thank you”. Using courtesy and etiquette in healthcare communication.
• The chapter on healthcare communication in a book by Quality council of India.
• Shetty AS, Ganpule A, Kurien AB, Desai MR. Post-operative analgesia with intraperitoneal and port site installation of Bupivacaine during laparoscopic Transperitoneal donor nephrectomy: Prospective randomized comparative study.
• Shetty AS, Ganpule A, Sabnis RB, Desai MR. Renal actinomycosis – A case report and review of the literature.
• Shetty AS, Jain Vikas, Desai MR. Angioembolisation in management of non-malignant renal haemorrhage.
• Shetty AS, Kurien AB, Ganpule A, Sabnis RB, Desai MR. Factors causing the outcome of ureteral stricture following endoscopic management of impacted upper ureteral stones.
• Shetty AS, Baishya R, Kurien AB, Desai MR. Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Factors influencing prognosis and management.
• Shetty AS, V Bindu, Kamath A. Mullerian duct remnant cyst. Interesting presentation of a rare entity.
• Dr. Deepak Kumar Chittrahalli​ & Dr​.​ Ajay Shetty on ​Growing awareness of kidney donation | Times of India.Click Here

Awards & Achievements

• Dr. B. Ramamurthy Gold Medal for securing the highest marks in General Surgery in the final examination for the Diplomate of the national board (DNB) held in June 2004.