Dr. Abhay Kumar

Dr Abhay Kumar is a uro-oncologist and robotic surgeon in Kolkata with 22 years of experience, currently practising as Consultant and HOD in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata.

He specialises in bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer surgery, robotic urological procedures, and neo-bladder reconstruction, and has performed the first neo-bladder surgery in eastern India.

He consults in English, Hindi, Bengali, Odia, and Marathi.

Area of Expertise

Bladder Cancer Surgery and Neo-Bladder Reconstruction

Patients with bladder cancer are managed with open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches including radical cystectomy and bladder reconstruction. Dr Abhay Kumar performed the first neo-bladder surgery in eastern India:

• Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
• Neo-bladder surgery (orthotopic bladder reconstruction using intestinal segment)
• Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)

Prostate Cancer and Enlarged Prostate

Patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia are managed with minimally invasive surgical and laser-based treatment options:

• Robotic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer
• Laser prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Medical therapy and minimally invasive options for enlarged prostate

Kidney Cancer and Renal Surgery

Patients with kidney tumours, cysts, and stones are managed with organ-preserving surgical approaches where clinically appropriate:

• Partial nephrectomy for kidney tumours with emphasis on organ preservation
• Bilateral robotic pyelolithotomy for large kidney stones
• Kidney cyst and tumour excision

Robotic Urological Surgery

Patients requiring precision surgery for urological malignancies in anatomically complex areas are treated using advanced robotic surgical platforms. Dr Kumar received specialised robotic surgery training at AIIMS, New Delhi and Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai:

• Robotic radical cystectomy and prostatectomy
• Robotic bilateral radical inguinal and pelvic lymphadenectomy
• Robotic procedures for kidney and upper urinary tract conditions

Haematuria and Urological Oncology

Patients presenting with blood in urine or complex urological malignancies are evaluated with structured diagnostic workup and managed with appropriate surgical or non-surgical interventions:

• Haematuria diagnosis and management
• Comprehensive uro-oncology care for kidney, prostate, and bladder cancers
• Kidney transplantation evaluation and management

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Abhay Kumar currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata
• Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata
• Manipal Hospital, Broadway, Kolkata
• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Hospital, Pancha Sayar, Kolkata
• Kriya Path Lab and Diagnostic Centre, Ichapur

Previous Associations

• Narayana Health, Howrah, Consultant
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Senior Resident
• Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, Senior Registrar
• AIIMS, New Delhi, Resident

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack (2004)
• MS General Surgery, VSS Medical College, Burla (2009)
• DNB Genito-Urinary Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2014)
• Specialised Training in Kidney Transplantation and Uro-Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• West Bengal Medical Council Registration No. 77023

He is a Lifetime Member of the Indian Urological Society, Lifetime Member of the Indian Association of Surgeons, and a Member of the Robotic Urology Forum.

Research and Publications

• "Expert Survey on the Management of Prostate Cancer in India: Real-World Insights into Practice Patterns" in Indian Journal of Cancer, 2022
• "Robot-Assisted Simultaneous Bilateral Radical Inguinal Lymphadenectomy Along with Robotic Bilateral Pelvic Lymphadenectomy: A Feasibility Study" in Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2016
• "Bilateral Simultaneous Robot-Assisted Pyelolithotomy for Large Kidney Stones: Technique and Review of Literature" in Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2015

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