Surgeon-Scientist, Physician, and Innovator

Dr. Tewari developed the total reconstruction technique, where the support structures related to urinary function are restored following prostate removal for faster continence recovery.

Dr. Tewari was the first to identify the nerves responsible for erectile function as a neural hammock. In addition, he was the first to publish a catheter-less robotic prostatectomy technique in order to minimize pain and discomfort after surgery.

He also created a system to define various grades of nerve-sparing that utilize information from MRIs and allow for incremental nerve-sparing—even in cases that would not have qualified for nerve-sparing without this graded approach.

This increased understanding of prostate anatomy aids in nerve-sparing prostate surgery techniques. Using a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)-based nomogram allows Dr. Tewari to use the best nerve-sparing technique based on a particular patient’s biology.

He has identified traction-free and athermal nerve-sparing techniques and has also developed a novel Detrusor wrap technique for early urinary continence. Working with genitourinary pathologists and scientists from the University of Hamburg, he helped advance the role of MRI-guided NeuroSAFE^® and sphincter safe approaches in expanding opportunities for nerve-sparing.

Highly respected by peers

A well-respected figure in the field of urology

Dr. Tewari’s case series is one of the largest in the world and his outcomes have set the standard for prostate cancer care.

Dr. Tewari’s clinical expertise in prostate cancer includes targeted biopsies, cystoscopies, robotic prostatectomies, as well as the management of active surveillance prostate cancer patients with one of the largest active surveillance cohorts.

He has also initiated clinical protocols investigating the utility of focal therapy platforms for the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Tewari has been continuously recognized as a Castel Connolly and New York Magazine Top Doctor since 2006.

Dr. Tewari is the President-Elect and Committee Chair for the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS).

Individual attention to each case

Planning for surgery and reviewing prostate neuroanatomy

Before surgery, Dr. Tewari makes a detailed plan for each patient. With his team, he reviews the patient’s anatomy, the location of the nerves, and cancer. This allows him to individualize the operation for greater precision.

An original handcrafted image of bilateral nerve-sparing by Dr. Tewari

Recognized and honored worldwide

Recognition

In 2012, Dr. Tewari was awarded the American Urological Association’s Gold Cystoscope Award. This honor is given annually to a urologist who has contributed significantly to the field within 10 years of completing residency. Dr. Tewari holds several leadership positions domestically and internationally.

Dr. Tewari is the recipient of three major National Institutes of Health research awards, including an R01 grant for which he serves as the Principal Investigator, researching the utility of multiphoton microscopy during prostate cancer treatment.