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Dr. Raghunath S K Uro Oncologist in HCG Cancer Centre - K. R. Road, Bangalore | Quick Medical Evaluation
Dr Raghunath top uro oncologist in Bangalore is the senior consultant and the director of the uro-oncology and robotic surgery department at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru. Dr. Raghunath has performed more than 3000 uro-oncological surgeries. His expertise lies in the following: Open and robotic radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy for prostate cancer, Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic partial nephrectomy / Nephron sparing surgery kidney cancers (Renal cancers) and nephroureterectomy for urothelial carcinoma of kidney and Ureter, Open and robotic radical cystectomy and ileal conduit/neobladder (to enable the patient to pass urine naturally after removal on the urinary bladder) for bladder cancers, Open and robotic adrenalectomy for benign tumours and cancers of the adrenal gland, Open and robotic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular cancers, Open, Laparoscopic and robotic video endoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy for penile cancers, Treating metastatic prostate cancers with hormone therapy and immunotherapy, Treating metastatic kidney cancers with targeted therapy and immunotherapy. His areas of interest include robotic surgery and medical equipment innovations and designing. Dr Raghunath has so far performed more than 4500 surgeries.
Training and Certifications
He completed his fellowship training in uro oncology from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, Delhi. He received his training in laparoscopic and robotic urology from Taipei City Hospital and Mackey Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Recognition
Dr. Raghunath is the 1st uro-oncologist to establish the 1st dedicated uro-oncology department in South India at HCG. He is the 1st uro-oncologist in south India to perform robotic radical cystectomy and total intracorporeal ileal neobladder surgery for bladder cancer and robotic perineal radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Dr. Raghunath is the founder-chairman of the Global Prostate Disease Foundation, an NGO that works on creating awareness about prostate diseases among urologists and the community. He has served as the secretary (2013) and president (2018) of the Bengaluru Urological Society. He is currently serving as the secretary for the Society of Genitourinary Oncologists (SOGO) of India. Dr. Raghunath has served as a principal investigator for more than 20 clinical trials conducted on prostate and renal cancers. He has authored and co-authored over 20 publications for national and international journals. He has also authored several book chapters for several uro-oncology books. Dr. Raghunath has served as a faculty for more than 135 national and international conferences. He has also organised more than 20 conferences and live workshops. He has been invited as an operating faculty for live demonstrations of robotic radical prostatectomy and robotic VEIL at reputed institutes like Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (Delhi), Indian Cancer Congress, Bengaluru, 21st TS Jayaram Memorial Live Operative Workshop and many more. He is also a visiting professor at the Department of Uro-oncology at Minnesota University, Minneapolis. He was one of the speakers at the TEDx DSCE event 2019 and spoke on robotic surgery.
OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.
2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.
3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].
4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.
5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.
6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.
7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.
8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.
9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.
10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.
11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.
12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.
13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.
