About the author

Dr. Sujeet Poudyal is a urologist practicing in Nepal, affiliated with the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Kathmandu.

🧑‍⚕️ Professional Background and Qualifications

Dr. Poudyal’s medical training has been conducted at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) , Tribhuvan University, a premier medical institution in Nepal .

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): 2004 – 2010 .
  • MS General Surgery: 2011 – 2014 .
  • MRCS England
  • MCh Urology (Urology and Kidney Transplant Surgery): 2014 – 2017. This super-specialization qualifies him in both urology and the complex field of kidney transplantation.
  • NMC No: 10429
  • GMC Reference No:8144575
  • USMLE/ECFMG ID No:11597077

🏥 Current Position

He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant Surgery at the Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Institute of Medicine(IOM) in Kathmandu, Nepal. He works alongside a team of experienced urologists at this major tertiary care center.

🔬 Clinical and Research Focus

Dr. Poudyal’s published research provides insight into his clinical expertise and academic interests. His work is focused on common and complex urological conditions within the Nepali population. Key areas include:

  • Kidney Stone Disease: He has published extensively on the management of kidney stones, including research on factors affecting stone clearance in PCNL (a key surgical procedure for large stones) and methods to prevent complications like hemorrhaging . He has also studied metabolic factors in patients who form stones repeatedly .
  • Kidney Transplantation: A significant portion of his work relates to kidney transplant surgery. This includes research on improving surgical techniques (like using a “single-suture single-knot” method for “upside-down” kidneys), managing lymphatic complications post-transplant, and evaluating kidney function in living donors .
  • Urologic Oncology: He has authored several case reports and studies on various cancers of the urinary tract, including bladder cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and rare tumors like myxoid liposarcoma of the bladder and renal metastasis of osteosarcoma . His work also covers patterns of bladder cancer in Nepal .
  • Reconstructive Urology: He has contributed to studies on complex urethral strictures, evaluating procedures like buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for reconstructing the urethra .
  • Medical Education: Dr. Poudyal is also involved in shaping the future of urology in Nepal, having co-authored a nationwide evaluation of the urology residency program .