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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy Robotic-assisted laparoscopic cystectomy What is a cystectomy? Cystectomy is the medical term for removing the entire bladder. It is sometimes referred to as radical cystectomy, a cystoprostatectomy or a cysto-prostato-urethrectomy, depending on which organs are removed. What does the operation involve? The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic. This means that […]

Genital Warts Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The warts are soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored bumps. You can have one or many of these bumps. In women, the warts usually occur in or around the vagina, on the cervix or around the anus. In men, genital […]

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth, or anus. You can get gonorrhea during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. A pregnant woman can pass it to her baby during childbirth. Gonorrhea does not always […]

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are common viruses that can cause warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Most are harmless, but about 30 types put you at risk for cancer. These types affect the genitals and you get them through sexual contact with an infected partner. They can be either low-risk or high-risk. Low-risk […]

Infertility is a term doctors use if a man hasn’t been able to get a woman pregnant after at least one year of trying. Causes of male infertility include Physical problems with the testicles Blockages in the ducts that carry sperm Hormone problems A history of high fevers or mumps Genetic disorders Lifestyle or environmental […]

Overactive bladder Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time. You may have overactive bladder if you have two or more of these symptoms: You urinate eight or more times a day or two or more times at night You have the sudden, strong need to urinate […]

Your kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from your blood. The waste is called urea. Your blood carries it to the kidneys. From the kidneys, urine travels down two thin tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until you are ready to urinate. It swells into a round shape […]

Pelvic pain occurs mostly in the lower abdomen area. The pain might be steady, or it might come and go. If the pain is severe, it might get in the way of your daily activities. If you’re a woman, you might feel a dull pain during your period. It could also happen during sex. Pelvic […]

Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man’s sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include Erectile dysfunction – inability to get or keep an erection Priapism – a painful erection that does not go away Peyronie’s disease – bending of the penis during an erection due to a hard lump called a […]

The prostate is the gland below a man’s bladder that produces fluid for semen. Cancer screening is looking for cancer before you have any symptoms. Cancer found early may be easier to treat. There is no standard screening test for prostate cancer. Researchers are studying different tests to find those with the fewest risks and […]

About Service The prostate is the gland below a man’s bladder that produces fluid for semen. Prostate cancer is common among older men. It is rare in men younger than 40. Risk factors for developing prostate cancer include being over 65 years of age, family history, and being African-American. Symptoms of prostate cancer may include […]

Many men have sexual problems. They become more common as men age. Problems can include Erectile dysfunction Reduced or lost interest in sex Problems with ejaculation Low testosterone Stress, illness, medicines, or emotional problems may also be factors. Occasional problems with sexual function are common. If problems last more than a few months or cause […]

Erectile Dysfunction About Service Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of male sexual dysfunction. It is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it’s not a natural part of aging. Some people have trouble speaking with their doctors about sex. But if […]

What is Greenlight Laser Therapy?Greenlight laser therapy is a minimally invasive surgery used to ease symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. It consists of inserting a small thin and flexible fibre into the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder) through an instrument called a cytoscope. Laser energy is passed through the fibre […]

Robotic Radical Prostatectomy What is a Robotic Radical Prostatectomy?Robotic radical prostatectomy is a robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery performed using the da Vinci® surgical system to remove your entire prostate gland. Using this robotic system, your surgeon is able to connect your bladder to your urethra with greater accuracy. Besides enabling your surgeon to perform the procedure […]

Retrograde intrarenal Surgery & Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS): This procedure refers to surgery done inside the kidney with a viewing tube, better known as a fiber optic endoscope. Due to recent technological strides in this field, it has become possible to implement Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) to manage kidney stones.Using Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Technology, […]

What is a partial nephrectomy?A partial nephrectomy is an operation to remove part of your kidney that has disease or tumour within it. This enables you to have disease removed but also to preserve your kidney and its function. The surrounding fatty tissue, lymph nodes, adrenal gland and upper end of your ureter (tube carrying […]

BPH What is the prostate? Your prostate is part of your reproductive system. It is a plum-sized gland and is only found in men. It lies at the base of your bladder and surrounds your urethra (tube that take urine from the bladder, along with the penis and out of your body). Your prostate produces […]

Overview Kidney cancer begins in the kidneys. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. They’re located behind your abdominal organs, with one kidney on each side of your spine. In adults, renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer — about 90 percent of cancerous tumors. […]

About Kidney Stone Overview Kidney stones (renal lithiasis, nephrolithiasis) are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys.Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and […]

Robotic Radical Nephrectomy About Service For some patients with kidney cancer or a benign kidney tumor, a partial nephrectomy may not be possible due to the tumor’s size or location. In these cases, a different type of robotic kidney surgery known as a robotic radical nephrectomy may be performed, in which the entire kidney is […]

About Service In the city’s first, Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Centre in Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune where Precision meets perfection with minimal blood loss and speedy recovery. In a first of its kind center in the city, Rupa Rahul Bajaj Robotic Centre for excellence has grown tremendously in last couple of months. With this feat, Ruby Hall Clinic is the only hospital in […]

Dr  Himesh Gandhi, the robotic surgeon in Pune  If you are a patient or patient’s relative and seek more information on adrenal tumours, send an enquiry or ask your specific question directly to Dr Himesh Gandhi, best uro-oncologist and robotic surgeon in Pune. Alternatively, you can book an appointment for a face-to-face consultation. Gallery

About Procedure Incidentally detected complex kidney tumours can be dealt with robotic surgery very easily, Such is the case of a 55 year male on routine health check-up diagnosed with Left kidney tumour and treated with Robotic surgery by Dr. Himesh Gandhi, Director of Robotic surgery, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. If you are a patient […]