Academic Work

Research & Publications

Peer-reviewed research spanning urological oncology, andrology, minimally invasive surgery, and healthcare quality.

25+
Years of Practice
15,200+
Procedures Performed
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Conference Presentations
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Countries Presented In
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Supine PCNL Puncture Techniques by USG and Fluoroscopy Guidance

ICS-EUS 2025, Abu Dhabi2025
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Video abstract on needle entry for supine PCNL, using ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance. Presented at the joint meeting of the International Continence Society and the Emirates Urological Society.

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Publications & Presentations
Teaching

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Workshop: From Access to Stone-Free Success

IUCC 2026, Dubai2026Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

A PCNL workshop covering the different approaches to getting into the kidney, from planning the tract to clearing the stone.

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Ultrasound Guided PCNL Entry

37th Saudi Urological Association Conference2026Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Online presentation on ultrasound-guided needle entry for PCNL, at the 37th Saudi Urological Association Conference.

PCNLUltrasound GuidanceRenal Access
Teaching

PCNL Hands-on Training Workshop

ICS-EUS 2025, Abu Dhabi2025Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Trainer at the PCNL hands-on training workshop of the ICS-EUS 2025 conference in Abu Dhabi.

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Debate: Should All Renal Stones Under 10 mm Be Managed Conservatively First?

ICS-EUS 2025, Abu Dhabi2025Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Debate talk arguing the case for active treatment of small kidney stones, and when it is warranted.

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PCNL with Fluoroscopy vs Fluoroless

5th IUCC, Dubai2025Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Debate presentation comparing X-ray guided and X-ray-free (ultrasound guided) PCNL, at the 5th IUCC in Dubai.

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Ultrasound-Guided Supine PCNL Entry

Arab Health 2025, Dubai2025Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Presentation at Arab Health, Dubai, on ultrasound-guided needle entry for supine PCNL using a special ultrasound probe.

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Supine PCNL Surgery

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat2024Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Presentation on PCNL with the patient lying on their back, and two supine PCNL operations performed at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat.

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Debate: ESWL Is Here to Stay? No

IUCC 2024, Abu Dhabi2024Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Debate presentation arguing that shock wave lithotripsy is losing its place to laser-based stone treatment.

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Published Paper

A Single Stage Procedure without Fecal Diversion for Extraperitoneal Rectovesical Injury: A Case Report

Journal of Universal Surgery, 8(3)2020Case Report
Sisodiya R., Joshi N.

Case report of a single-stage repair of an extraperitoneal rectovesical injury without fecal diversion, written with Dr. Rajesh Sisodiya at NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain.

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Disposable Flexible Ureteroscopy for Urinary Stone Management

Conference Presentation, China2019Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Presented at the Second 'One Belt One Road' Countries Training Session on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Urolithiasis, and the Southwest Chinese Minimally Invasive Urology Conference.

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Teaching

Live Operative Workshop: Ultra Mini PCNL and RIRS

Live Operative Workshop2019Live Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Faculty at a live operative workshop on ultra mini PCNL and RIRS.

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Instruments for PCNL

7th Emirates International Urological Conference2018Faculty Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Faculty lecture on the instruments used in PCNL and their use for complex stones, in the conference PCNL instruction course.

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Teaching

PCNL Hands-on Training Workshop

7th Emirates International Urological Conference2018Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Trainer for the hands-on session of the PCNL instruction course, covering planning and technique.

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PresentationLaser Surgery

Laser Incision of Ureter and Pelvi-Ureteric Junction

7th Emirates International Urological Conference2018Poster
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Poster on laser incision of the ureter and the pelvi-ureteric junction, presented as faculty at the 7th Emirates International Urological Conference.

LaserUreteric StricturePUJ ObstructionEndourology
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Disposable Flexible Scopes: Role in RIRS

7th Emirates International Urological Conference2018Poster
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Poster on the role of single-use flexible scopes in RIRS, presented as faculty at the 7th Emirates International Urological Conference.

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Sandwich Technique: Is There Still a Role in Large Renal Calculus?

Emirates Forum of Urology 20182018Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Presentation on combining procedures for large and complex kidney stones, including staghorn stones.

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PCNL Puncture by See-Through Needle

6th Emirates International Urological Conference2017Video Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Video presentation as faculty at the 6th Emirates International Urological Conference, held with the 28th World Congress on Videourology, Abu Dhabi.

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Initial Experience of Ultra Mini PCNL (UMPL)

3rd Experts in Stone Disease Conference, Dubai2017Conference Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Presentation of his early results with ultra mini PCNL, a very small-tract form of keyhole kidney stone surgery.

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TeachingQuality & Safety

Urology Workshop: URS and PCNL

Hands-on Workshop, Dubai2016Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Faculty for the theory sessions of a hands-on ureteroscopy and PCNL workshop in Dubai, including his modified approach to RIRS.

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Media

Prostate Diseases and Treatment

Channel 4 Radio, UAE2016Radio Interview
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Radio interview on prostate conditions and their treatment, aired on 23 July 2016 and published by NMC Healthcare.

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Live Operative Workshop: Ultra Mini PCNL and RIRS

Samved Hospital2015Live Workshop Faculty
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Faculty at a live operative workshop on ultra mini PCNL and RIRS at Samved Hospital.

Ultra Mini PCNLRIRSLive SurgeryTraining
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Initial Experience of Ultra Mini PCNL (UMPL)

USICON 2014, Urological Society of India2014Podium Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Podium presentation on early experience with ultra mini PCNL, at the annual conference of the Urological Society of India.

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Endoscopic Management of Benign Ureteric and Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Strictures

USICON 2014, Urological Society of India2014Podium Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Podium presentation on endoscopic treatment of benign strictures of the ureter and the pelvi-ureteric junction, at the annual conference of the Urological Society of India.

Ureteric StricturePUJ ObstructionEndourology
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New Trends in Endoscopic Management of Upper Urinary Stones

4th EUS Expert Forum2014Faculty Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Faculty presentation on endoscopic management of upper urinary tract stones, at the 4th Expert Forum of the Emirates Urological Society.

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Endourological Technique for Stone Management

Dr. Samir Rai Memorial Video Fest2014Video Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Video presentation of an endourological technique for managing stones, at the Dr. Samir Rai Memorial Video Fest.

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Published Paper

A Simple Technique for Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic JJ Stenting of the Ureter

BJU International2003Journal Article
Gaur D.D., Joshi N.R., Dubey M., Acharya U.P.

Technique paper describing retroperitoneal laparoscopic placement of a JJ stent in the ureter. Published in BJU International, Volume 91, Issue 7, pages 725-726.

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Flexible Nephroscopy: A Novel Approach

USICON 2001, Urological Society of India2001Video Presentation
Dr. Nilkamal Joshi

Video presentation that won the Chandigarh Best Video Paper prize at USICON 2001, the national conference of the Urological Society of India, Nagpur.

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