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Bengaluru’s Leading Expert in Andrology (Male Fertility and Sexual Health) and Prosthetic Urology - Dr Pramod Krishnappa
Overview
Dr. Pramod Krishnappa is an exceptional Andrology and Prosthetic Urology Consultant at NU Hospitals. Being an alumnus of Bangalore Medical College, he holds multiple distinguished qualifications like MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), DNB Urology, and ChM Urology from Edinburgh, UK. He further undertook a Penile Implant fellowship from the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) in Madrid, Spain, making him the first Asian Urologist/ Andrologist to do so.
He is also trained on Penile Reconstruction in Belgrade, Serbia and holds a specialised fellowship in male Infertility at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC). He subsequently received MIUC travelling Fellowship from Association of Southern Urologist (ASU) to gain expertise in Onco-sexology and onco-fertility at the world’s first largest private cancer centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York.
Dr. Pramod Krishnappa leads the Andrology and Prosthetic Urology Centre at NU Hospitals in Bangalore. This centre of excellence focuses on penile implants, and penile cosmetic procedures and is a pioneer in the field of male infertility, male sexual health and microscopic surgeries. Dr. Pramod’s work combined with numerous innovative international fellowships, strengthens his footing as a leading expert in Bengaluru for the treatment of male reproductive, sexual health issues and urological implants.
Dr. Pramod’s Areas of Expertise
- Male Fertility
- Primary and Secondary Male Infertility
- Azoospermia
- Oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia (OAT)
- Varicocele
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Unconsummated Marriage
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Anejaculation
- Premature Ejaculation
- Hypogonadism (Low Testosterone)
- Peyronie’s Disease (Penile Curvature)
- Congenital Penile Curvature
- Penile Fracture
- Small Penis Syndrome
- Procedures
- Inflatable and Semirigid (Malleable) Penile Implant Surgery
- Penile Doppler Scan and Penile Intracavernosal Injection Therapy (ICI)
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery for post-prostatectomy Urinary leakage
- Frenuloplasty, Circumcision, Penile Filler Injection (Cosmetic Procedure)
- Pubic Lipectomy, Liposuction, Scrotoplasty (Buried Penis Correction)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapies
- Testicular implants
- Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal
- Microscopic Varicocele Surgery
- Surgical sperm retreival (TESA, TESE, PESA, MicroTESE)
- Sperm Cryopreservation and Onco-fertility
- Premarital fertility workup
Dr. Pramod has received innumerable recognitions for his continued contribution to urology and andrology
Urological Association of Asia Youth Section Fellowship, 2021.
ESSM Penile implant fellowship, Madrid, Spain, 2018.
Penile Reconstruction Fellowship, Belgrade, Serbia, 2018.
Andrology Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), USA, 2019.
Best Published Paper Award for Penimaster PRO Penile Traction Therapy at the Karnataka State Conference.
Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarship, 2019
Bengaluru’s Best Andrologist Dr. Pramod has also been involved actively in academic research, with several publications in eminent international journals. He has co-authored various research papers, centering on penile implant surgery, Peyronie’s disease, and male infertility. Here is a glimpse of few of his notable works:
- Penile prosthesis implantation is safe and effective in Peyronie’s disease patients with and without erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res 2024.
- Unconsummated marriage: a systematic review of etiological factors and clinical management. J Sex Med 2023
- The Urological Society of India guidelines for the management of male infertility (Executive Summary). Indian J Urol 2023.
- Risk Factors For Revision After Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation In Male Patients With Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study. Int Neurourol J 2022.
- Penile Modeling in Peyronie’s Disease: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Sex Med Rev 2022.
- Surgical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction with low cost, Semi- rigid Shah Penile Prosthesis. Sexual medicine, 2021.
- Home modeling after penile prosthesis implantation in the management of residual curvature in Peyronie’s disease. Int J Impot Res 2021
- Vacuum Physiotherapy after Buccal Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty in Children. International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2020.
- Surgical management of Peyronie’s Disease with co-existent Erectile Dysfunction. Sex Med 2019
- Sildenafil/Viagra in the treatment of premature ejaculation. Int J Impot Res 2019.
- Penile traction therapy with the new device ‘Penimaster PRO’ is effective and safe in the stable phase of Peyronie’s disease: a controlled multicenter study. BJU Int 2019.
- A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin-A in the Management of Dysfunctional Voiding in Women. Clinical Medicine Insights: Women’s Health 2018.
Dr. Pramod presented his work on male infertility and penile reconstruction at may global conferences including the renowned American Urological Association(AUA)
Annual Congress and Urological Association of Asia (UAA) Congress.
Dr. Pramod has several Professional Memberships which reflects his determination and commitment to the advancement of urology and Andrology.
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
- Urological Association of Asia (UAA)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Urological Society of India (USI)
Frequently asked questions about male fertility (FAQ)
- How is male fertility diagnosed?
A semen analysis is done alongside considering the medical history and physical examination to measure the quality and quantity of the semen. Some additional tests such as blood hormone profile and ultrasound scan to get a clear picture of fertility issues in men.
- Is male infertility common?
One third of the couples facing challenges with getting pregnant often are linked to sexual health issues of the male partner (infertility). But do not worry with proper diagnosis and treatment, you will be able to build your dream family regaining vitality.
- What are penile implants?
Penile implants are devices which are surgically placed inside the penis to treat severe erectile dysfunction when other treatments don’t help them.
- What is Peyronie’s Disease?
A fibrous scar tissue developing inside the penis causing painful erections and penile curvature is known as Peyroine’s Disease
- What are the treatments available for erectile dysfunction?
There are oral medications, vacuum erection devices, intracavernosal injection therapy and penile implants
- How does Varicocele affect fertility?
An enlargement of veins in the scrotum is known as varicocele, which leads to low sperm quality and infertility in men.
If you are looking for expert advice on male infertility or sexual health, look no further than the best Uro-Andrologist in Bengaluru himself Dr. Pramod Krishnappa. Book your consultation today by visiting www.nuhospitals.com and start your journey towards better health and future.
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