DR. ANIL KUMAR VARSHNEY

Pioneer in Laser Urology & Global Surgical Educator

Redefining Standards in Urological Excellence

When urologists across Asia speak of laser surgery innovation, one name consistently emerges: Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney. For more than three decades, he has stood at the forefront of urological advancement, transforming surgical possibilities and elevating patient outcomes through both clinical excellence and tireless education.

What distinguishes Dr. Varshney isn’t merely his surgical expertise—though that alone would merit recognition—but his extraordinary commitment to advancing the entire field of urology across continents. His work has literally changed how surgeons approach some of the most common urological conditions, benefiting countless patients beyond his own practice.

A Global Ambassador for Surgical Innovation

Few physicians can claim to have personally shaped the practice of their specialty across multiple countries. Dr. Varshney’s legacy includes conducting over 100 laser surgery workshops spanning India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and Singapore—a testament to his recognition as a master educator whose techniques deserve global dissemination.

These workshops weren’t merely demonstrations but transformative educational experiences that equipped generations of urologists with advanced surgical skills. Through this work, Dr. Varshney has created a ripple effect of excellence, with each trained surgeon bringing improved care to thousands of their own patients.

The HoLEP Revolution: Changing the Standard of Care

Dr. Varshney’s most profound clinical contribution may be his pioneering role in establishing Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) as a mainstream treatment option. When most urologists were still relying exclusively on traditional surgical approaches for enlarged prostates, he recognized HoLEP’s remarkable potential to reduce complications, shorten recovery time, and improve patient outcomes.

Through meticulous technique refinement, outcome documentation, and tireless education, he helped transform HoLEP from an emerging procedure to what many now consider the gold standard for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Patients who once faced significant blood loss, lengthy hospital stays, and extended recoveries now benefit from his foresight and dedication to surgical advancement.

From Delhi to Moscow: A Foundation of Global Excellence

Dr. Varshney’s exceptional approach to urology was shaped by a unique educational journey. Beginning at Delhi’s prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College where he earned his MBBS and MS in General Surgery, he developed surgical fundamentals that would serve as the foundation for his specialized career.

His pursuit of urological excellence led him to the Research Institute of Urology in Moscow—an uncommon path that provided him with distinctive perspectives and techniques not typically found among his peers. His PhD in Urology from this renowned institution reflects both his intellectual curiosity and his commitment to mastering his specialty at the highest level.

The Fellowship of the International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA) later awarded to him acknowledges not just his clinical skill but his significant contributions to advancing medical science throughout his career.

Institutional Leadership That Transforms Care

For over two decades (1992–2013), Dr. Varshney served as Medical Director of R G Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital, where his leadership helped establish the institution as a center of excellence for urological care. Under his guidance, countless patients received state-of-the-art treatment for complex urological conditions, often with minimally invasive approaches that were still emerging elsewhere.

His current role as Director and Senior Consultant in Urology at Max Healthcare continues this legacy of institutional excellence. Colleagues describe his leadership style as “visionary yet practical”—able to see the future of urological care while implementing changes that deliver immediate benefits to patients and the healthcare system alike.

His tenure as President of the North Zone Chapter of the Urological Society of India (NZ USI) extended his influence to the advancement of urological practice across Northern India, while his editorial contribution to JIMSA’s special edition on “Urology Update” helped disseminate cutting-edge knowledge throughout the medical community.

Comprehensive Clinical Mastery

While laser surgery may be his most recognized contribution, Dr. Varshney’s clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of urological care. His practice encompasses:

• Andrology and Sexual Medicine: Offering hope to men facing erectile dysfunction through advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
• Urinary Incontinence Management: Restoring quality of life for patients dealing with this often socially isolating condition
• Minimally Invasive Stone Management: Pioneering shock wave lithotripsy techniques that spare patients from more invasive procedures
• Urological Oncology: Bringing precision and compassion to the treatment of bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers

His chapter contribution to the authoritative textbook on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) edited by Ramalingam and Albala stands as yet another example of his commitment to sharing knowledge that advances patient care worldwide.

A Connected Professional at the Global Stage

Dr. Varshney’s active memberships in prestigious organizations—including the Urological Society of India, American Urological Association, Society of Interventional Urology, and the World Congress of Endourology—reflect his commitment to remaining at the cutting edge of global urological advances while contributing his own expertise to the international dialogue.

These connections ensure that his patients benefit not only from his personal experience but from the collective wisdom of the world’s leading urological minds—a network he has both learned from and significantly contributed to throughout his distinguished career.

The Physician Behind the Achievements

Despite his remarkable achievements, colleagues and patients alike describe Dr. Varshney as approachable and genuinely invested in individual outcomes. “He treats each case with the same meticulous attention, whether it’s a routine procedure or a complex reconstruction,” notes one associate.

His commitment to mentorship has created a legacy that extends far beyond his own practice. Young urologists who have trained under his guidance speak of learning not just technical skills but a philosophy of patient-centered care and continuous improvement that shapes their entire approach to medicine.

This combination of technical brilliance, educational generosity, and genuine compassion for patients represents the true measure of Dr. Varshney’s contribution to urological medicine—a legacy that continues to grow with each passing year.

Areas of Expertise

• Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP)
• Andrology & Erectile Dysfunction
• Urinary Incontinence
• Shock Wave Lithotripsy
• Urological Cancers
• Minimally Invasive Urological Procedures

Professional Memberships

• Urological Society of India
• American Urological Association
• Society of Interventional Urology

World Congress of Endourology