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Urology in Mumbai: Department of Urology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre

The Department of Urology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, was established in 1975. The department provides services for urinary stone disease, prostate conditions, urological cancers, incontinence and pelvic floor disorders, andrology and renal transplantation.

About the Department of Urology

The department provides endourology and open urological surgery. It has used video techniques for prostatectomy and endourology since the late 1980s. Since 1988, the department has trained students for DNB examinations in urology. It also takes part in research and education in urology.

The department works with other medical departments for patients who need multidisciplinary care.

Services and Specialty Areas

Stone clinic and endourology

A stone clinic and endourology facility was established in 1989. Services include ESWL (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy), upper tract endourology (ureteroscopy and PCNL), flexible ureteroscopy, and RIRS (retrograde intrarenal surgery) with Holmium and Thulium lasers. A dedicated unit carries out metabolic workup of patients with urinary stones.

Laparoscopic and robotic urology

Laparoscopic urology has been part of the department since 2002. Robotic surgery with the da Vinci system in urology and uro-oncology started in December 2015.

Andrology

Since 1989, the department has offered andrology for patients with erectile dysfunction and infertility. Patients with infertility are also treated in coordination with the Department of Assisted Reproduction.

Neuro-urology and Pelvic Floor Clinic

The department has a neuro-urology service and a Pelvic Floor Clinic. Male and female patients with incontinence are treated in the Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Clinic. Procedures include artificial urinary sphincters and sacral neuromodulation for the bladder.

Urological cancers

The department treats genito-urinary tumours in collaboration with the departments of Interventional Radiology and Oncology.

Renal transplantation

The Departments of Urology and Nephrology have performed renal transplants since 1979.

FAQ’s

Q1. When was the Department of Urology established?

The Department of Urology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre was established in 1975.

Q2. Which treatments for urinary stones does the department offer?

The department offers ESWL, upper tract endourology (ureteroscopy and PCNL), flexible ureteroscopy and RIRS with Holmium and Thulium lasers. It also has a stone clinic and a dedicated unit for metabolic workup of patients with urinary stones.

Q3. Does the department offer robotic urological surgery?

Yes. Robotic surgery with the da Vinci system in urology and uro-oncology started in December 2015.

Q4. Where are patients with urinary incontinence treated?

Male and female patients with incontinence are treated in the Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Clinic.

Q5. Does the department perform renal transplants?

Yes. The Departments of Urology and Nephrology have performed renal transplants since 1979. Procedures include donor and recipient surgery, laparoscopic donor surgery, swap transplant and transplant from cadavers.

Q6. How can I book an appointment with a urologist in Mumbai?

Call the appointment numbers listed below, available Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The hospital also provides online appointment booking and video consultation.

What Differentiates Us

Being the first private urology hospital dedicated to preparing students for the postgraduate degrees of Diplomate in National Board (DNB) examinations in urology in 1988
Pioneering lower-tract endourology in the department way back in 1973, along with complicated open urological surgeries
Establishing a stone clinic and upper-tract endourology in 1989 with the induction of new equipment and faculty
Featuring a dedicated unit for metabolic workup of patients with urinary stones as a part of the stone clinic
Introducing Andrology in the hospital in the year 1989, benefiting patients with erectile dysfunction and infertility
Establishing the first subspecialty of neuro-urology 16 years ago
Starting the Pelvic Floor Clinic in the hospital
Introducing laparoscopic urology in 2002, making the department one of the most premium departments in the country
Being the first departments in the country to start Penile Prosthesis, Artificial Urinary Sphincters and Sacral Neuromodulation for bladders
Initiating the first Renal Transplant Programme in the country way back in 1979
Performing more than 150 transplants a year, the largest number in Western India
Introducing the lithotripter (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) to help doctors perfect the techniques of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) and flexible URS for the treatment of patients with urolithiasis (urinary tract stones)

Apart from these milestones, the department also has distinct features that set it apart from the rest of the centres, such as:

The urologists in Mumbai, equipped to provide the highest quality of care to patients
Latest diagnostic and treatment technology, including minimally invasive surgical techniques, imaging equipment, and advanced laboratory testing
Compassionate, patient-centred care that prioritises patient needs and preferences

Coordinated, multidisciplinary care to patients with complex conditions by working closely with other medical departments
Treatment of male and female patients of incontinence in the Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Clinic
Active ongoing research and education initiatives, advancing the understanding and treatment of urologic disorders

Key Technologies

Minimally invasive surgery techniques, including laparoscopy, robotic-assisted surgery and endoscopy
Imaging: ultrasound, CT scans and MRI
Laboratory testing
Laser technology for kidney stones and prostate enlargement, including Holmium and Thulium lasers and a 180 XPS GreenLight laser
da Vinci robotic system
Lithotripter for urinary tract stones