08/07/2026
A journey worth sharing with everyone!
This 80 years old gentleman came to me with one such challenging diagnosis — an aggressive variant of bladder cancer along with simultaneous upper urinary tract (ureter) cancer of the same histology. In simple words, cancer was affecting two different parts of his urinary system at the same time, making both the disease and treatment extremely complex.
Understandably, an advanced cancer diagnosis (Stage III of two organs) had made him wonder whether life could ever return to normal. However, after reviewing his condition, we realised that despite the complexity, there was still a chance to aim for complete cancer control.
At 82 years of age, he required a surgery that involved removal of the kidney, entire ureter, urinary bladder and prostate — all in a single operation. The magnitude of such a procedure made it a big surgical challenge, and to the best of our knowledge, it was among the first surgeries of its kind performed in the region.
But this is where the advantages of a Robotic Surgical Approach became important — helping us perform such an extensive cancer surgery with precision while allowing him the possibility of a quicker recovery.
I will always respect the faith and trust he had placed in me and our team during this difficult journey. The surgery was completed successfully and seeing him walk out of the hospital on the 4th postoperative day was a special moment. It was probably the first time he truly believed that a normal life after such a cancer diagnosis was indeed possible.
Today, almost 6 months after that surgery, he stands tall and ultimately with a smile on his face — having completed his entire treatment journey, including the required adjuvant therapy, and is back to living his normal life. A journey that once began with the fear of a devastating cancer diagnosis has transformed into one of hope, recovery, and renewed confidence.