The Laser Man of India
Dr. Arup Kumar Nath, MBBS, MS, M.Ch (Urology), is a pioneering urologist transforming kidney and urological care in Northeast India. With over two decades of surgical excellence and compassionate care, Dr. Nath’s innovations, including India’s first zero-ischemia laparoscopic laser removal of Kidney tumour surgery, have redefined modern urology. As the Founder & Convenor of the “UroLaser” workshop series (2017, 2019, 2025), he has trained over 300 urologists in advanced laser techniques and has been invited to conduct live operative workshops at leading institutions and conferences including AIIMS Bhubaneswar, IPGMER Kolkata, Preety Hospital Hyderabad, East Zone USICON Ranchi, Maxfort Hospital Bhubaneswar, Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad, SCB Medical College Cuttack, UroLaser 2 & 3 Guwahati, and the Bihar Urological Society Conference (Munger). He currently leads as the CMD and Head of Urology and Robotics of Institute of Urology and Kidney Diseases (iUKD, Sonapur, Guwahati).
Laser Surgeries Performed
Free Medical Camps Conducted
Urologists Trained Through the UroLaser Workshop series across India
Patient Satisfaction Rating
About Dr. Arup Kumar Nath
A Legacy of Precision & Compassion
Dr. Arup Kumar Nath is a trailblazer in laser-based urological surgeries with a reputation built on over 3,500 successful procedures and a patient satisfaction score of 4.8/5.
He pioneered the use of advanced laser systems in Eastern India including:
35W Holmium Laser (2012)
150W Thulium Laser (2015)
65W Holmium YAG Laser (2021)
60W Thulium Fibre Laser (2021)
MANTRA 3.0 Robot OT (2025)
In 2024, he performed India’s first zero-ischemia laparoscopic laser kidney tumor removal, setting a global standard.
He is also the founder of the UroLaser Workshop Series (2017, 2019, 2025), which has trained over 300 urologists across India.
Educational Background
MBBS (1998)
Gauhati Medical College & Hospital
MS in General Surgery (2004)
Gauhati Medical College & Hospital
M.Ch in Urology (2011)
BJMC Medical College, Gujarat University
Advanced Fellowship (2017)
University of Milan, Italy
Introducing
iUKD Robotic Institute
Next-Generation Precision Surgery with MANTRA 3.0 — Powered by Innovation, Driven by Human Expertise.
100% Human-Controlled
3D High-Definition Optics
Ergonomic Multi-Arm Control
Faster Patient Recovery
The Dawn of Robotic Precision in Northeast India
At the iUKD Robotic Institute, we are redefining minimal-access and reconstructive urological surgery with the state-of-the-art SSI MANTRA 3.0 Robotic Surgical System.
While MANTRA 3.0 represents the pinnacle of modern surgical engineering—offering 3D high-definition magnification, multi-arm flexibility, and unmatched tremor reduction—the machine does not operate on its own.
Every single cut, suture, and movement is 100% controlled, guided, and supervised in real time by Dr. Arup Kumar Nath and our team of veteran urological surgeons. MANTRA 3.0 acts as an ultra-precise extension of the surgeon’s eyes and hands, bringing world-class surgical outcomes right here to Guwahati.
The SSI MANTRA 3.0 Robotic Surgical System introduced in iUKD Hospital, Guwahati
Dr. Nath’s Leadership Journey
CMD & Head of Urology and Robotics
iUKD (2023–Present)
Former Chief Consultant
Centre for Advanced Urology and Kidney Diseases
Consultant Urologist
at down town Hospital, Sanjevani Hospital, Critical Care Hospital, Wintrobe Hospital, Guwahati, and leading Delhi hospitals
A glimpse into Dr. Nath’s journey of surgical brilliance, compassion, and leadership.
Professional Affiliations
Member
Assam Urological Society
Member
The Association of Surgeons of India, Assam Chapter
Member
Urological Society of India
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Dr. Nath’s Thoughts & Reflections
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