PIONEERING EXCELLENCE: Dr. Vijayant Govinda Gupta Becomes India’s First Ever Designated Rigicon® Global Reference Center

NEW DELHI, India – In a paradigm-shifting development for Indian Urology and Andrology, Dr. Vijayant Govinda Gupta, a preeminent Urologist and Surgeon, has been formally inducted as a Rigicon Global Reference Center. This prestigious accreditation makes Dr. Gupta the first and only surgeon in India to receive this elite global distinction, marking a new era in the treatment of complex urological conditions.

The certification, awarded on September 22, 2025, serves as the highest seal of approval from Rigicon, a world leader in innovative prosthetic urology and andrology solutions. It recognizes Dr. Gupta’s mastery in surgical precision, his dedication to clinical excellence, and his pivotal role in advancing patient outcomes in the field of penile implants and artificial urinary sphincters.

Global Recognition of Indian Expertise

The status of a “Global Reference Center” is not merely an award; it is a designation reserved for a select few centers of excellence worldwide that adhere to the strictest international standards of safety and efficacy.

The accolade was conferred by Steven K. Wilson, MD, FACS, FRCS, the Global Medical Director of Rigicon and a living legend in the field of prosthetic urology. In the official citation, Rigicon acknowledged Dr. Gupta not just as a surgeon, but as a “valued clinical partner, educator, and contributor to the global advancement of prosthetic urology.”

A Vision for World-Class Care

Commenting on this historic achievement, Dr. Vijayant Govinda Gupta stated:

“I am deeply humbled to be the first surgeon in India to be recognized as a Rigicon Global Reference Center. This designation is not just a personal honor; it is a testament to the fact that Indian urology has arrived on the global stage. My goal has always been to ensure that patients in India have access to the exact same gold-standard technology and surgical expertise available in the US or Europe. This partnership with Rigicon empowers us to deliver world-class prosthetic solutions to restore dignity and quality of life for men across the region.”

What This Means for Patients

As India’s inaugural Global Reference Center, Dr. Gupta’s practice will now serve as:

1. An International Training Hub: A center where other surgeons from India and Asia will be trained in advanced implantation techniques.
2. Access to Innovation: Patients will have priority access to Rigicon’s latest innovations, including the Contegra™ and Rigi10™ series.
3. Center of Excellence: A guarantee of standardized, high-volume surgical care with superior infection control and postoperative protocols.

About Dr. Vijayant Govinda Gupta – Dr. Vijayant Govinda Gupta is a distinguished Urologist and Andrologist specializing in reconstructive urology and penile implants. With a reputation for handling the most complex revision cases, he is a key opinion leader in sexual medicine in India.

About Rigicon – Rigicon is a US-based global innovator in the design and manufacturing of prosthetic urological solutions. They are dedicated to creating high-quality, patient-centric devices that address erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.