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Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Kandari

Dr. Abdulrahman currently serves as the Head of the Urology Department at Al-Adan Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary tract stones, as well as reconstructive surgeries and the implantation of urological prostheses.

Biography

Dr. Abdulrahman obtained his Bachelor's degree from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, graduating in 2010. He completed his residency training and obtained board certification in Urology in October 2017. To further enhance his expertise, he undertook clinical fellowships in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada (2019–2020), as well as a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic urology, and reconstructive surgery at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Canada (2020–2021).

Dr. Abdulrahman currently serves as the Head of the Urology Department at Al-Adan Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary tract stones, as well as reconstructive surgeries and the implantation of urological prostheses.

An active member of the medical community, Dr. Abdulrahman has attended and participated in numerous scientific conferences both locally and internationally. He has also published research in prestigious local and international journals. In 2024, he was appointed Vice President of the Kuwait Urological Association.

Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Kandari established the postgraduate program in urological endoscopy, which focuses on training Kuwaiti urologists in the latest techniques for treating kidney stones and prostate diseases; he currently serves as the program's director.

speciality
Urology Surgery
degrees
M.D. of Medicine
Sub-specialties
  • Laparoscopic urology and minimally invasive surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery and prosthetic devices
area of experties
  • Diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using state-of-the-art techniques such as laser prostatectomy (Holmium, GreenLight, and Thulium Fiber lasers) and the Rezūm procedure.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract stones.
  • Performing minimally invasive procedures such as flexible ureteroscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and laser lithotripsy.
  • Treatment of urethral conditions, such as urethral stricture, using various techniques including Optilume and urethroplasty.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of male sexual and reproductive health issues.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract tumors.
  • Pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing laparoscopic urological surgeries.
  • Research and development: Participating in clinical research to advance the field of laparoscopic urology and staying abreast of the latest developments and technologies.
office
Dr. Idol 7th Floor
university
McMaster University, Canada; Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Canada
doctor services

Specializes in:

His specialized areas
  • Diagnosis and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using state-of-the-art techniques such as laser prostatectomy (Holmium, GreenLight, and Thulium Fiber lasers) and the Rezūm procedure.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract stones.
  • Performing minimally invasive procedures such as flexible ureteroscopy (URS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and laser lithotripsy.
  • Treatment of urethral conditions, such as urethral stricture, using various techniques including Optilume and urethroplasty.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of male sexual and reproductive health issues.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract tumors.
  • Pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing laparoscopic urological surgeries.
  • Research and development: Participating in clinical research to advance the field of laparoscopic urology and staying abreast of the latest developments and technologies.
Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors:

Advanced Clinical Fellowship in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Laparoscopic Urological Surgery, McMaster University, Canada
Clinical Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Urology, and Reconstructive Surgery, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Canada
Vice President, Kuwait Urological Association
Member, European Association of Urology
Director, Kuwait Urological Endoscopy Fellowship Program
medical education

Dr. Abdulrahman obtained his Bachelor's degree from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, graduating in 2010. He completed his residency training and obtained board certification in Urology in October 2017. To further enhance his expertise, he undertook clinical fellowships in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada (2019–2020), as well as a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic urology, and reconstructive surgery at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Canada (2020–2021).

2020–2021
Fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic urology, and reconstructive surgery — Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Canada

A fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic urology, and reconstructive surgery at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Canada (2020–2021).

2019–2020
Clinical fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery — McMaster University, Canada

Clinical fellowships in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada (2019–2020).

2017
Board certification in Urology — October 2017

He completed his residency training and obtained board certification in Urology in October 2017.

2010
Bachelor's degree — King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdulrahman obtained his Bachelor's degree from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, graduating in 2010.

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