Centre for Urology

Nanavati Max Hospital's Centre for Urology offers robotic and minimally invasive treatment for kidney stones, prostate conditions, bladder and kidney cancers, and reconstructive urology across adult and paediatric cases. The centre provides diagnostic, medical, and surgical care for a wide range of benign and malignant conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

Why Choose Nanavati Max for Urology Care in Mumbai

Comprehensive Adult and Paediatric Urology Care

The Urology Hospital in Mumbai provides round-the-clock inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care for a wide range of adult and paediatric benign and malignant urological conditions. The centre offers diagnostic evaluation, screening, staging and treatment across various areas of urology.

Multidisciplinary Urology Team

The centre brings together urologists, andrologists, oncologists, nephrologists and transplant surgeons, with interdepartmental collaboration involving Anaesthesia, Pathology, Cardiology, Radiology, Immunology and Interventional Radiology.

Dedicated Urology Infrastructure

The Centre for Urology is supported by a dedicated ICU, operating theatres and specialised laboratory facilities. These include biochemistry, immuno-microbiology, immunohistochemistry and HLA typing services.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology

The centre provides minimally invasive urological procedures using laparoscopy and robotic surgery for selected conditions. Its urological surgical services include uro-oncology, gynaec-urology, andrology, reconstructive urology and endourology.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Facilities

The centre provides specialised diagnostic and therapeutic facilities including ultrasound KUB, uroflowmetry, lithotripsy, MRI-KUB, MR urography, cystometry and urine flow tests, supporting evaluation and treatment across a range of urological conditions.

Conditions We Treat

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that can form within the kidneys and move into the urinary tract. They may cause severe pain in the side or back, painful urination, blood in the urine, nausea, vomiting, frequent urination or, when infection is present, fever and chills.

Evaluation may include a medical history and physical examination along with urine and blood tests and imaging such as ultrasound, X-ray, CT or MRI, depending on the suspected stone and the patient's clinical condition.

Treatment depends on the stone's size, location, symptoms and likelihood of passing naturally. Smaller stones may be managed with fluids, pain relief and medicines when appropriate, while larger or obstructing stones may require procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy or other stone-removal techniques.

Prostate Conditions, Including BPH and Prostate Cancer

Prostate conditions include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can affect urine flow, as well as prostate cancer.

Assessment of prostate problems may include clinical examination, PSA testing, imaging and, where indicated, prostate biopsy. For prostate cancer, treatment is based on factors such as the cancer's stage, grade, overall health and individual treatment goals. Options can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy and systemic treatments, depending on the disease.

The centre also provides robotic treatment for selected prostate cancers, including robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Bladder and Kidney Cancer

The Urological Cancer Program provides multidisciplinary care for cancers affecting the kidney, bladder, ureter, prostate, testis, penis and other parts of the genitourinary system. Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or targeted treatment depending on the type and stage of cancer.

For kidney cancer, surgical options can include partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Selected renal cancers may be treated using robotic surgery. For bladder cancer, treatment may include transurethral resection, partial or radical cystectomy and urinary diversion, depending on the disease.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence refers to involuntary leakage or loss of bladder control. It can occur in both men and women and may have different underlying causes. Assessment helps identify the type and cause of incontinence before treatment is selected.

The Urology Hospital in Mumbai provides evaluation and treatment for urinary conditions, supported by investigations such as uroflowmetry, cystometry, and urine flow testing where clinically appropriate.

Erectile Dysfunction and Male Infertility

Erectile dysfunction and male infertility can have several possible causes and require an appropriate urological or andrological assessment. The evaluation may consider medical history, physical findings and relevant investigations before treatment is planned.

The Centre for Urology includes Andrology as a dedicated sub-speciality, and Nanavati Max provides specialist evaluation for conditions including erectile dysfunction and male infertility.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections can affect different parts of the urinary system and may cause burning or pain while passing urine, frequent or urgent urination, lower abdominal discomfort or blood in the urine. Fever, chills, flank or back pain may indicate a more significant infection requiring prompt assessment.

Diagnosis may involve clinical evaluation and urine testing. Treatment depends on the location and cause of infection and may include appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Recurrent infections, persistent symptoms or associated urinary abnormalities may require further urological evaluation.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology

Uro-laparoscopy and robotic surgery are minimally invasive approaches that use small incisions to access and treat conditions affecting the urinary system. In laparoscopic surgery, a thin laparoscope with a high-definition camera provides a magnified view of the surgical area, allowing the surgeon to operate using specialised instruments. In robotic surgery, the surgeon controls miniaturised instruments mounted on robotic arms, with enhanced visualisation, precision and dexterity. 

At Nanavati Max Hospital, the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system is used for selected urological procedures. The hospital's Urological Cancer Programme uses robotic surgery for cancers involving the prostate, kidney and urinary bladder, while the Centre for Urology also identifies robotic treatment for selected cases involving the adrenal gland and testis. 

Minimally invasive approaches may offer benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced blood loss and a shorter hospital stay compared with conventional open surgery. However, the most appropriate approach depends on the condition, its complexity, the patient's anatomy and overall health. The urology team determines whether robotic, laparoscopic or open surgery is suitable after clinical evaluation. 

Our Urology Sub-Specialities

Uro-Oncology Surgeries

Uro-oncology focuses on cancers affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems. The centre provides surgical management for kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile and other genitourinary cancers. Depending on the cancer, procedures may include partial or radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, transurethral bladder surgery, cystectomy, urinary diversion, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and surgery for testicular or penile cancers.

Cancer treatment in Mumbai is not limited to surgery. Depending on the diagnosis and stage, treatment may also involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapies through a multidisciplinary cancer care approach.

Gynaec-Urology Surgeries

Gynaec-urology addresses urinary and related pelvic conditions affecting women. Evaluation and treatment are planned according to the underlying condition, symptoms and functional concerns, with appropriate collaboration between urology and other relevant specialities when required.

Andrology Surgeries

Andrology focuses on conditions affecting male reproductive and sexual health. The Urology Hospital in Mumbai includes andrology within its dedicated urological sub-specialities and provides care for conditions such as erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may range from medical management to appropriate procedural or surgical treatment.

Reconstructive Urology Surgeries

Reconstructive urology focuses on restoring the structure and function of the urinary tract when it has been affected by congenital abnormalities, injury, narrowing, previous surgery or other conditions. The approach depends on the site and extent of the problem and may involve reconstructive procedures tailored to the patient's anatomy and functional needs.

Endourology

Endourology uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat conditions within the urinary tract. It includes procedures for urinary stones and other conditions that can be reached through natural urinary passages or small access points.

Depending on the patient's condition, treatment may include ureteroscopy, endoscopic stone removal and lithotripsy. The Centre for Urology also provides lithotripsy as part of its diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

Urology Treatment Cost in Mumbai

The cost of urology treatment in Mumbai varies from patient to patient. It depends on the diagnosis, complexity of the condition, treatment approach and level of hospital care required.

Factors that may influence the overall cost include:

• The condition being treated and its complexity
• For kidney stones, the size, number and location of the stones and the treatment required
• For cancer, the type and stage of the disease and the treatment pathway
• The surgical approach, such as robotic, laparoscopic or open surgery
• Diagnostic investigations, imaging and biopsy where required
• Length of hospital stay and room category
• Medicines, supportive care and follow-up treatment

The treatment plan and associated costs are determined after clinical assessment and depend on the individual patient's requirements.

Planning Your Visit

A second opinion can be considered when you have received a diagnosis or treatment recommendation and would like another specialist assessment, particularly before a major urological procedure or cancer treatment.

For your first consultation, bring any relevant:

• Previous imaging reports and scans
• Blood and urine test results
• Biopsy or pathology reports, where applicable
• Current medication list
• Previous surgical or treatment records
• Details of when your symptoms started and how they have changed

If you have undergone previous imaging or procedures, carrying the original reports and available imaging can help the urologist review your treatment history more completely.

For sudden inability to pass urine, severe flank pain with fever or chills, heavy blood in the urine, or other acute urinary symptoms, seek prompt medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions does a urologist treat?

A urologist diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the urinary tract in men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. These include kidney and urinary stones, prostate conditions, urinary incontinence, urinary tract problems, urological cancers, erectile dysfunction and male infertility. Urologists may also perform minimally invasive, robotic, endoscopic and reconstructive procedures when required.

2. What is the difference between robotic and laparoscopic urology surgery?

Both are minimally invasive approaches that use small incisions. Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and specialised instruments inserted through these incisions, while robotic surgery allows the surgeon to control robotic instruments from a console. The appropriate approach depends on the condition, anatomy, and complexity of the procedure. Nanavati Max uses both robotic and laparoscopic techniques for selected urological conditions involving the adrenal gland, bladder, kidney, testis and prostate.

3. How are kidney stones treated?

Treatment depends on the size, location and characteristics of the stone and whether it is causing obstruction, infection or significant symptoms. Smaller stones may sometimes pass naturally with appropriate fluids, pain management and medicines. Larger or problematic stones may require procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy or other methods of stone removal.

4. Is prostate cancer always treated with surgery?

No. Treatment depends on the stage and grade of the cancer, the patient's overall health, and other individual factors. Options may include active surveillance, watchful waiting, radiation therapy, systemic treatment, or surgery. Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is one of the surgical options available for selected patients.

5. Can erectile dysfunction and male infertility be treated?

Many causes of erectile dysfunction and male infertility can be evaluated and treated. The appropriate treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause. An andrological or urological assessment can help determine whether the problem is related to hormonal, vascular, structural, reproductive, or other factors and guide further management.

6. When should I see a urologist for a UTI?

A urological assessment may be appropriate when urinary infections keep recurring, symptoms persist despite treatment, or there are associated concerns such as blood in the urine, urinary obstruction, fever, chills or flank pain. Repeated infections may sometimes be associated with an underlying urinary tract problem that requires further evaluation.

7. How do I book a consultation or get a second opinion?

You can book a consultation through the hospital's appointment services or request a second opinion. If you already have medical records, imaging, laboratory reports or biopsy results, keep them available for the consultation so that the specialist can review your previous evaluation alongside your current symptoms.