Dr. Raghunath S K

Dr Raghunath S K is a Senior Consultant and Director of Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery in Bangalore with 33 years of experience and over 4,000 uro-oncological surgeries performed through open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches.

He holds a DNB in Urology from the National Board of Examinations, a Fellowship in Uro-Oncology from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology from Taipei City Hospital and Mackey Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.

He is the first uro-oncologist to establish a dedicated uro-oncology department in south India at HCG Cancer Centre, the first in south India to perform robotic radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal ileal neobladder surgery, and the first to perform robotic perineal radical prostatectomy in south India.

Patients seeking expert prostate cancer surgery in Bangalore, trusted robotic kidney cancer surgery in K R Road, or advanced bladder cancer surgery in Bangalore will find Dr Raghunath at HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road, Bangalore.

He is the Founder-Chairman of the Global Prostate Disease Foundation, has served as Principal Investigator in over 20 clinical trials on prostate and renal cancers, and has delivered a TEDx talk on Robotic Surgery at TEDx DSCE 2019. He is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Uro-Oncology, Minnesota University, Minneapolis, USA.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensuring clear communication for patients from across south India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Raghunath S K manages the complete spectrum of urological cancer surgical conditions through open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches with dedicated subspecialty expertise across all six major urological cancers.

Prostate Cancer Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Raghunath has one of the largest series of robotic radical prostatectomy cases in south India with published outcomes research:

• Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer
• Open Radical Prostatectomy for selected cases
• Robotic Perineal Radical Prostatectomy first in south India
• Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for staging and staging-directed treatment
• Hormone Therapy for locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer
• Immunotherapy for castration-resistant prostate cancer
• Molecular Oncology for Prostate Cancer with Fellowship training from Centre for Prostate Disease Research, USA
• Salvage Prostatectomy for radiation-failed prostate cancer

Kidney Cancer Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Raghunath manages all stages of renal cell carcinoma and urothelial carcinoma with published research on oligometastatic RCC management:

• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy and Nephron-Sparing Surgery for small renal tumours
• Zero Ischaemia Partial Nephrectomy for kidney function preservation
• Robotic Radical Nephrectomy for larger kidney cancers
• Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for selected cases
• Nephroureterectomy for urothelial carcinoma of kidney and ureter
• Role of RPLND and Metastasectomy in Oligometastatic RCC with published research
• Targeted Therapy for metastatic kidney cancer
• Immunotherapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma

Bladder Cancer Surgery in Bangalore

Dr Raghunath is the first in south India to perform robotic radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal ileal neobladder surgery:

• Robotic Radical Cystectomy with total intracorporeal ileal neobladder, first in south India
• Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Cystectomy for bladder cancer
• Ileal Conduit urinary diversion following cystectomy
• Neobladder Construction enabling natural urination after bladder removal
• Open Radical Cystectomy for complex cases
• Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) for diagnosis and treatment
• Intravesical BCG Therapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Penile Cancer Surgery in Basavanagudi

• Partial Penectomy for early penile cancer
• Radical Penectomy for advanced penile cancer
• Robotic Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy (VEIL) for inguinal lymph node dissection
• Laparoscopic VEIL for minimally invasive inguinal nodal clearance
• Open Inguinofemoral Lymphadenectomy for penile cancer staging

Testicular Cancer Surgery in Bangalore

• Radical Orchidectomy for testicular cancer
• Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND) for testicular cancer staging
• Open RPLND for post-chemotherapy residual disease
• Nerve-Sparing RPLND for ejaculatory function preservation

Adrenal Tumour Surgery in Bangalore

• Robotic Adrenalectomy for benign and malignant adrenal tumours
• Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy for selected adrenal pathology
• Open Adrenalectomy for large or complex adrenal masses
• Phaeochromocytoma Surgery with perioperative haemodynamic management
• Adrenocortical Carcinoma Surgery

Minimally Invasive and General Urology in Bangalore

• Ureteroscopy (URS) for ureteric stones and tumours
• Urethrotomy for urethral stricture
• Ureterostomy and Urostomy for urinary diversion
• Urinary Incontinence Treatment sling procedures and pelvic floor repair
• Urinary Tract Obstruction Management
• Minimally Invasive Urology across all clinical indications

Qualifications

• MBBS from Government Medical College and Hospital, Mysore (1993)
• MS General Surgery from Government Medical College and Hospital, Mysore (1998)
• DNB Urology from Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Gujarat, National Board of Examinations (2004)
• Fellowship in Uro-Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi (2006 to 2008)
• Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, Taipei City Hospital and Mackey Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
• Fellowship in Molecular Oncology for Prostate Cancer, Centre for Prostate Disease Research, USA

Dr Raghunath holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 35840, 1993).

Milestones and Clinical Achievements

• Over 4,000 uro-oncological surgeries performed through open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches
• One of the largest series of uro-oncological surgeries by open and robotic means in India
• Principal Investigator in over 20 clinical trials on prostate and renal cancers
• Faculty at over 135 national and international conferences on uro-oncology and robotic surgery
• Organised over 20 conferences and live robotic surgery workshops across India
• Founder-Chairman, Global Prostate Disease Foundation, an NGO promoting prostate disease awareness among urologists and the community
• President, Bengaluru Urological Society, 2018
• Secretary, Bengaluru Urological Society, 2013
• Secretary, Society of Genitourinary Oncologists (SOGO), India
• Over 20 national and international peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters in uro-oncology textbooks

Research and Publications

Dr Raghunath has published over 20 peer-reviewed research articles in national and international uro-oncology journals and authored several book chapters. Selected publications include:

• Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy: A Contemporary Review, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, December 2020, 11(4): 580 to 588
• Role of RPLND and Metastasectomy in the Management of Oligometastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2018, 9(1): 105 to 109

Professional Memberships

• Urological Society of India (USI)
• Society of Genito Urinary Oncologists India (SGUO)
• Bangalore Urological Society (BUS)
• Karnataka Urological Association (KUA)
• Robotic Urology Forum, India (RUF)
• European Robotic Urology Society (ERUS)
• American Urological Association (AUA)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Founder-Chairman, Global Prostate Cancer Foundation

About HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore

HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road, Bangalore is one of India's leading dedicated cancer treatment centres under the Healthcare Global Enterprises network.

The centre offers comprehensive cancer care including radiation oncology, robotic surgery, medical oncology, paediatric oncology, uro-oncology, HIPEC, and preventive oncology, with state-of-the-art technology including CyberKnife, PET-CT, Versa HD, and da Vinci robotic surgical system.

HCG is India's largest cancer care network and pioneered the model of comprehensive, technology-driven, multidisciplinary cancer care in India.

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

• HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road, Bangalore as Senior Consultant and Director, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery, ₹1360

Past Experience

Dr Raghunath previously practised at Shankara Cancer Hospital, Basavanagudi, Bangalore as Consultant Uro-Oncology.

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