Dr. N. Gopakumar is a highly experienced Urologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of urological and andrological conditions. His clinical interests span endourology, minimally invasive urological surgery, urological oncology, reconstructive urology, renal transplantation, urinary incontinence, male sexual health and genitourinary prosthetic surgery.
With advanced international qualifications and fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, Dr. Gopakumar combines extensive clinical experience with modern diagnostic and surgical techniques to provide comprehensive, patient-centred urological care.
He manages conditions affecting the kidneys, urinary tract, bladder, prostate and male reproductive system, including urinary stones, prostate disorders, urological cancers, urinary tract infections, male infertility and sexual health concerns. He also has expertise in paediatric and female urological conditions.
Education & Fellowships
- FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
- FEBU – Fellow of the European Board of Urology
- Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
- M.Ch. in Urology – Medical College Trivandrum, University of Kerala
- M.S. in General Surgery – Medical College Trivandrum, University of Kerala
- MBBS – Medical College Trivandrum, University of Kerala
- Internship – Medical College Trivandrum, University of Kerala
Treatments & Services
Dr. Gopakumar provides evaluation and treatment across a broad spectrum of urological conditions and procedures, including:
- Flexible and rigid urethrocystoscopy
- TURP for prostate conditions
- TURBT for bladder tumours
- Rigid and flexible ureteroscopy (URS)
- Laser lithotripsy for urinary stones
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Laparoscopic urological procedures
- Reconstructive urological surgery
- Continent urinary diversion procedures
- Urological oncology procedures
- Radical nephrectomy
- Radical cystoprostatectomy
- Genitourinary prosthetic surgery
- Inflatable penile prosthesis implantation
- Artificial urinary sphincter procedures
- Male and female sling procedures
- Renal transplantation
- Female and gynaecological urology procedures
- Paediatric urological procedures
Conditions Managed
Prostate Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostate cancer
- Prostate infections and related conditions
Kidney & Urinary Stones
- Kidney stones
- Ureteric stones
- Bladder stones
Urological Cancers
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
Urinary Conditions
- Urinary tract infections
- Neurogenic bladder
- Urinary incontinence
- Congenital conditions of the genitourinary system
Female Urology
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Cystocele
- Urinary fistulas
- Other female urological conditions
Paediatric Urology
- Congenital/birth defects affecting the urinary system
- Testicular torsion
- Other paediatric urological conditions
Men's Health & Andrology
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculation
- Andropause and age-related men's health concerns
- Male infertility
- Male urinary incontinence
- Genitourinary prostheses
Renal Transplantation
- Evaluation and management of patients with end-stage renal failure requiring renal transplantation
Special Clinical Interests
Dr. Gopakumar has a special interest in:
- Endourological management of urinary stones
- Management of BPH and bladder tumours
- Minimally invasive and laparoscopic urological surgery
- Urological cancer management
- Reconstructive urology
- Kidney transplantation
- Male sexual health and andrology
- Erectile dysfunction
- Male infertility
- Genitourinary prosthetic surgery
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Inflatable penile prosthesis implantation
- Male and female sling procedures
- Urinary incontinence
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association
- European Association of Urology
- Urological Society of India
- Association of Southern Urologists
- Urological Association of Kerala
- International Medical Science Academy
- Indian Medical Association
Research, Publications & Academic Activities
Dr. Gopakumar has been actively involved in academic and scientific activities throughout his career. He has authored and co-authored research papers and case reports covering renal disorders, urological conditions, erectile dysfunction and surgical management.
Selected publications include:
- Idiopathic Renal Vein Thrombosis – A Case Report and Review of LiteratureJournal of International Medical Sciences Academy, 2015
- Spontaneous Bilateral Subcapsular Renal Hematoma – A Case Report and Review of LiteratureJournal of International Medical Sciences Academy, 2015
- Primary Myxoid Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Seminal Vesicle – A Case Report and Review of LiteratureJournal of International Medical Sciences Academy, 2016
- Diabetes Mellitus Associated Erectile DysfunctionJournal of International Medical Sciences Academy, 2016
- The First Splenorrhaphy and Excision of Cyst of the SpleenKerala Medical Journal, 1988
Dr. Gopakumar has also presented scientific papers and chaired sessions at local and international urology conferences.
Patient-Centred Urological Care
Dr. Gopakumar is committed to providing comprehensive and personalised urological care using modern diagnostic techniques, minimally invasive procedures and evidence-based treatment approaches. His goal is to help patients understand their condition clearly and choose the most appropriate treatment pathway for their individual needs.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
