Dr. Akash Shah

Dr Akash Shah is a distinguished Uro Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon with 16 years of extensive clinical experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Demonstrating immense clinical expertise, he specialises in the surgical management of prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers.

His authoritative knowledge in advanced robotic procedures—having successfully performed over 500 complex robotic surgeries—ensures highly precise tumour removal, forming a reliable, evidence-based foundation for optimal oncological outcomes and rapid post-operative recovery.

Building on an exceptionally robust academic foundation, Dr Shah holds an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Urology from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.

He further advanced his surgical mastery by completing highly specialised Fellowships in Robotic Uro Oncology and Robotic Surgery (Intuitive, USA) at Kokilaben Hospital.

As a trusted cancer surgeon, he actively utilises minimally invasive da Vinci robotic platforms to safely execute complex urological reconstructions and organ-preserving surgeries.

He consults fluently in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati, ensuring clear communication and compassionate counselling for patients navigating a cancer diagnosis.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Akash Shah provides advanced surgical oncology care, focusing on precise tumour excision and complex robotic urinary reconstruction.

Prostate Cancer Management

Dr Shah offers highly precise diagnostic and surgical management for the prostate, treating conditions such as severe prostate cancer, advanced prostatic tumours, and complex prostate gland anomalies.

• Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Highly advanced, minimally invasive surgical removal of the entire prostate gland to safely eradicate cancer while meticulously preserving vital nerves for continence.
• MRI-USG Fusion Transperineal Biopsy: Precise, targeted sampling of prostate tissue using advanced imaging fusion to accurately and safely diagnose hidden early-stage prostate malignancies.

Kidney and Adrenal Oncology

Dr Shah provides comprehensive surgical care for the upper urinary tract, managing conditions such as advanced kidney cancer, complex hilar tumours, and severe adrenal gland tumours.

• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Highly skilled, minimally invasive surgical excision of cancerous kidney tissue to safely remove the tumour while effectively preserving the remaining healthy kidney function.
• Robotic Adrenalectomy: Precise, robotic-assisted surgical removal of the adrenal gland to safely eradicate severe hormone-secreting tumours and malignant masses.

Bladder Cancer and Reconstruction

Dr Shah expertly manages life-threatening bladder malignancies, treating conditions such as invasive bladder cancer, severe urinary tract tumours, and recurrent bladder malignancies.

• Robotic Radical Cystectomy: Advanced, minimally invasive surgical removal of the cancerous bladder to safely prevent severe disease progression and metastasis.
• Intracorporeal Orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction: Highly complex robotic surgical creation of a new bladder using the patient's own intestine, safely restoring normal anatomical urinary function.

Testicular and Penile Cancers

Dr Shah offers rapid, advanced surgical interventions for complex genitourinary cancers, treating conditions such as advanced testicular carcinoma, severe penile cancer, and metastatic retroperitoneal masses.

• Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND): Precise, minimally invasive removal of deep abdominal lymph nodes to safely stage and treat advanced testicular cancer following chemotherapy.
• Robotic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (VEIL): Highly skilled endoscopic surgical clearance of groin lymph nodes to safely eradicate cancer spread in severe penile carcinoma.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Akash Shah possesses a highly robust academic background in advanced uro-oncology and robotic surgery:

• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (2010)
• MS in General Surgery from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2016)
• MCh in Urology from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (2020)
• Fellowship in Robotic Uro Oncology from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (Intuitive, USA) at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

Medical Registrations:

• Medical Council of India (46245)

Professional Memberships

Dr Shah holds active affiliations with several highly prestigious global surgical organisations:

• Urological Society of India (USI - National and West Zone)
• American Urological Association (AUA)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• Asian Urological Association (AUA)
• Robotic Urology Forum (RUF)
• Robotic Surgeons Council
• Society of Genitourinary Oncologists (SOGO)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Indian Society of Oncology
• The Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Mumbai Urological Society (MUS)

Past Experience

With sixteen years of highly focused clinical experience, Dr Shah has successfully managed over 1,000 urological procedures and hundreds of complex robotic cancer surgeries.

His professional journey includes serving as an expert specialist at premier oncology centres:

• Consultant (Uro Oncology): HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai.
• Associate Consultant (Uro Oncology): Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert uro-oncological care and advanced robotic surgeries at the following location in Mumbai:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai. (Consultant - Uro Oncology, Robotic and Laparoscopic Uro Surgeon)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Akash Shah is widely recognised for his clinical excellence and precise robotic techniques in the field of Uro Oncology. His professional achievements include:

• Earning the prestigious 3rd Prize for Video Presentation at RUFCON 2022 for his advanced technique in Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection in post-chemotherapy testicular carcinoma.
• Gaining immense clinical trust for successfully performing over 500 complex robotic surgeries with excellent oncological and functional outcomes.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Shah maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of Uro Oncology. He actively presents his complex surgical videos and research findings at highly prestigious national and global urological conferences. By constantly updating his knowledge through advanced robotic platforms and clinical trials, he actively contributes to the evidence-based enhancement of modern minimally invasive cancer care. His highly acclaimed presentations and research include:

• Female genital sparing robotic radical cystectomy with robotic intracorporeal Karolinska orthotopic Neobladder Reconstruction (Presented at WZUSICON 2022, Nashik).
• Comparative analysis of outcomes after open and robotic-assisted retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular cancer in post-chemotherapy patients (Presented at WZUSICON 2022).
• Peri-operative, functional, quality of life, and oncological outcomes after robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intra-corporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder (Poster Presentation at UROCON 2022).
• Robotic partial nephrectomy in a complex hilar tumour - A modified renorrhaphy technique (Scientific Video at World Videourology 2022).
• Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Oligometastatic Prostate Carcinoma is it a right choice? (Presented at USICON 2019).

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