Patient FAQs: Clear Answers for Your Treatment and Recovery

Preserving your healthy kidney tissue - called a Nephron-sparing approach - lowers your long-term risk of chronic kidney disease and heart issues. Our Trifecta goal for kidney surgery is to remove the cancer completely, save the healthy kidney, and ensure a safe, smooth recovery.

The Pentafecta is our ultimate goal for your prostate surgery: complete cancer removal, keeping your urinary control, protecting your sexual function, ensuring no complications, and securing clean surgical margins. We use the robot to gently peel the delicate nerves off the prostate "like a veil" to protect your quality of life.

If your bladder must be removed, we can build a new one (a neobladder) entirely inside your body using the robot. This Intracorporeal Neobladder technique avoids a large, painful open wound. It reduces pain, speeds up the return of your bowel function, and allows you to go home much sooner.

No. Testosterone production usually continues normally in the remaining healthy testicle, meaning your sex drive, energy, and physical masculinity are fully preserved. During surgery, we can also place a cosmetic implant so your body looks and feels exactly the same.

In traditional open surgery for testicular cancer, the deep dissection can damage the nerves that control ejaculation. The robot's magnified 3D view allows Dr. Tushar to meticulously navigate and preserve these critical sympathetic nerves, minimizing the risk of ejaculatory failure.

We must rigorously rule out a condition called Pheochromocytoma before surgery. This is a tumor that secretes adrenaline, and accidentally touching it without prior medication can cause a sudden, life-threatening spike in blood pressure during the procedure. We use a specialized robotic "No-Touch" technique to safely disconnect it.

R-VEIL (Robotic Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection) is a minimally invasive way to check if penile cancer has spread to your groin's lymph nodes. Traditional open surgery in this area causes severe swelling and long hospital stays. The robotic approach uses tiny keyhole incisions, drastically reducing complications and speeding up your recovery.

Before you leave the hospital, we will give you a clear, simple guide on what to watch out for. You should contact us right away if you experience a high fever, severe unmanageable pain, a blocked catheter, or heavy blood clots in your urine.

Yes, temporary urinary leakage (incontinence) is very common immediately after the catheter comes out. We will teach you specific pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) to strengthen your muscles. With these exercises, the vast majority of our patients regain full urinary control within three months.

You will go home with a catheter, which is typically removed around 10 days after surgery. To help you maintain your dignity and stay active, we provide a Catheter Dignity Pack with discreet leg bags that hide under your cloth

Because robotic surgery uses small keyhole incisions rather than large open cuts, your body heals much faster. Most patients safely return to a desk job or light daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks. However, to protect your internal healing, heavy lifting and strenuous workouts are strictly restricted for a few months.

For most unilateral surgeries (where only one adrenal gland is removed), the remaining healthy gland takes over normal hormone production. We only provide temporary steroid support to ensure a smooth recovery transition. Permanent steroid dependence is extremely rare unless both glands had to be removed.

You will never be sent home feeling unprepared. Before discharge, our Clinical Guardian, Mr. Manish Sharma, provides hands-on, step-by-step training for you and your caregiver on managing your catheter, drains, or stoma. He also conducts frequent phone check-ins during your first week at home to answer any immediate questions.

Robotic surgery eliminates the need to cut through large abdominal muscles, which significantly reduces post-operative pain. Most patients manage their mild discomfort easily with standard oral pain medication. In fact, early mobility is key to our recovery protocol, and you will be encouraged to walk the day after your surgery.

We understand that waiting causes immense anxiety, so we aim to schedule your surgery as efficiently as possible without rushing critical safety checks. Mr. Manpreet Singh will coordinate your required scans and tests to ensure your personalized treatment plan is ready within a matter of days.

Many insurance policies have a "Room Rent Capping" clause, which means they only cover room costs up to a specific limit, and exceeding this limit can drastically increase your out-of-pocket surgical fees. We will thoroughly explain this clause to you upfront so you can choose the right room and avoid surprise bills.

Dealing with insurance can be incredibly stressful, but Mr. Manpreet Singh will handle your entire Pre-Auth Protocol directly with the hospital's billing department. We provide clear guidance on the estimated costs and help you understand your specific insurance rules before you are admitted.

Yes. A Video Consult is highly recommended for second opinions, out-of-town, or international patients. It allows you to review your scans, discuss the robotic advantage, and build a personalized treatment plan with Dr. Tushar from the comfort and privacy of your home.

Surgical costs vary significantly based on the cancer stage, your medical history, the hospital room type you select, and your specific insurance policy. Instead of generic estimates, Mr. Manpreet Singh will provide a highly accurate, personalized financial breakdown after your initial consultation so there are no surprises.

Thanks to the fast recovery of robotic surgery, most patients are discharged from the hospital in just 1 to 2 days. However, we safely recommend staying in a local Delhi hotel for an additional 7 to 10 days. This allows Mr. Manish Sharma to monitor your initial healing and safely remove your catheter before you fly home.

Large corporate hospitals can be overwhelming, but you will not have to navigate the corridors alone. Mr. Manpreet Singh acts as your personal guide. He will direct you to the correct entrance, bypass standard general queues, and handle all admission paperwork while you focus entirely on your family member.

We partner with Max Hospital because it holds JCI Accreditation, which is the global gold standard for healthcare quality. This ensures that the infection control, infrastructure, and clinical safety protocols meet the strictest international benchmarks for Robotic Surgeries.

Dr. Tushar is a recognized expert and an Official Proctor with Intuitive Surgical, meaning the manufacturer of the robot trusts him to teach other surgeons. He brings world-class precision to Delhi, having completed a Senior Robotic Fellowship at UCLH in London. He is also the first Indian trained in Single Port robotic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.

Single Port (Uniport) surgery is the absolute pinnacle of minimally invasive technology, allowing the surgeon to perform complex cancer removal through just one single small incision. Dr. Tushar is the first Indian surgeon to receive this elite fellowship training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

Yes. Cancer care is a team effort. Dr. Tushar is a Principal Consultant at the Max Institute of Cancer Care (MICC), which utilizes a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board. This means top medical oncologists, radiation experts, and surgical oncologists will collaboratively review your specific case to ensure the safest, most effective treatment plan.

Absolutely. Our practice is built on the pillar of Ethical Transparency. We will never pressure you into unnecessary tests or forced surgeries. We provide diagram-based, plain-English explanations of your scans. If non-surgical options, such as Active Surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer, are safer for you, we will explicitly recommend them.