Kidney and Bladder Cancer Surgery Alongside Prostate Care in Noida, Delhi NCR and Bangalore
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Men having scans for prostate problems sometimes learn of a kidney or bladder finding they did not expect. Because these cancers sit within the same urinary system, they can be assessed by the same uro-oncology team. This page focuses on robotic partial nephrectomy, which removes a kidney tumour while keeping the rest of the kidney.
Why a kidney finding can turn up during prostate tests
Ultrasound or CT scans done for urinary symptoms, PSA work-up or blood in the urine may show a solid kidney tumour. Many such tumours are found by chance and are small. Blood in the urine can also point to the bladder, which is why it is always investigated.
What robotic partial nephrectomy involves
Only the tumour and a thin rim of normal tissue are removed, and the kidney is repaired. Keeping working kidney tissue helps protect long-term kidney function. The operation is done through small keyhole cuts, with 3D planning from the CT scan and ultrasound during surgery to locate the tumour.
Who may suit kidney-sparing surgery
- A small or medium solid kidney tumour, commonly up to about 7 cm, in a position that allows safe removal.
- People with one kidney, reduced kidney function or tumours in both kidneys.
- Some larger or central tumours may need the whole kidney removed (radical nephrectomy); some small tumours can be watched with scans.
Blood in the urine and the bladder
Visible or microscopic blood in the urine should be checked with scans and a look inside the bladder (cystoscopy). If a bladder tumour is found, treatment is planned according to its type and stage, and the options are discussed with you.
What to bring
- Contrast CT or MRI reports and images (CD or download link).
- Kidney function tests and recent blood tests.
- Urine tests and any cystoscopy report.
- Your prostate reports, if you are also being seen for a prostate condition.
Operation and recovery
- General anaesthesia; usually about 2–4 hours.
- A catheter and sometimes a drain, usually removed within 1–2 days.
- Hospital stay usually 2–4 days.
- Desk work in about 2–4 weeks; avoid heavy lifting for about 4–6 weeks.
- Seek advice promptly for blood in the urine, fever or worsening pain.
Questions worth asking
- Can my kidney be saved, or does the tumour position make that unlikely?
- Is monitoring an option for my tumour size?
- How will my kidney function be checked afterwards?
- Do my prostate and kidney care need to be planned together?
Frequently asked questions
What is a partial nephrectomy?
An operation that removes a kidney tumour with a thin rim of normal tissue, keeping the rest of the kidney working.
Is every kidney tumour cancer?
No. Some are benign. The final answer comes from the laboratory examination of the removed tissue, or sometimes a biopsy.
How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 2–4 days after robotic partial nephrectomy.
Will I need dialysis afterwards?
Most people with a normal other kidney do not. Kidney function is checked before and after surgery.
Should blood in the urine be investigated?
Yes. It should be checked with scans and usually a cystoscopy, as it can come from the kidney, bladder or prostate.
How do I book in Noida, Delhi NCR and Bangalore?
Call +91 7676273920 and bring your CT or MRI scans and kidney function reports.
Arrange a consultation
Call +91 7676273920 to book in Noida, Delhi NCR and Bangalore. Dr. Sachin Arakere Nataraj is a uro-oncologist, robotic surgeon and focal HIFU therapist who has performed about 2,000 robotic surgeries since 2014. His wider urology practice is described at sachinarakere.com.
This page is general education, not a diagnosis. Treatment decisions need an individual consultation and review of your reports.