Expert Urological Care for Every Patient's Needs | Dr. Shashanka Dhanuka

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ExpertUrologicalCareforEveryPatient'sNeeds

|Dr.ShashankaDhanuka

Dr Shashanka Dhanuka is a highly skilled urologist providing compassionate care to patients throughout Kolkata, India With over 15 years of experience, Dr Dhanuka offers his expertise in detectingandtreatingawidevarietyofurologicalconditions Hisstate-of-the-artclinicisequipped withadvancedtechnologiestoaccuratelydiagnosepatients Onceadiagnosisismade,Dr Dhanuka thoughtfullyexplainstreatmentoptionstoeachpatientanddevelopsanindividualizedplancatered totheirlifestyleandgoals.

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KidneyStoneTreatment

One of Dr. Dhanuka's most common treatments is for patients suffering from agonizing kidney stones. These hard deposits can form in the kidneys from minerals in urine and grow into large, sharp masses triggering immense pain. Dr. Dhanuka compassionately counsels each kidney stone patient on ways to ease their discomfort and prevent future recurrences through diet and lifestyle changes.

For removing existing troublesome kidney stones, Dr. Dhanuka offers a variety of state-of-the-art minimallyinvasiveproceduresincluding:

Extracorporealshockwavelithotripsy(ESWL)-Usestargetedsonicwavestobreakupstonesso theycanpassmoreeasily

Endoscopic lithotripsy - Smashes stones using a small tool on the end of a thin, flexible ureteroscope

Percutaneousnephrolithotomy(PCNL)-Extractslargestonesthroughatinyincisionintheback

With his advanced training and steadiness of hand, Dr. Dhanuka can remove even extremely large or awkwardly positioned kidney stones quickly, safely with minimal pain or complications so patientscanreturntotheirdailylives.

UreterandBladderStoneRemoval

Kidneystonescanalsogetstucktravelingfromthekidneysdownthemuscularureterstowardsthe bladder, blocking urine drainage and causing excruciating pain Dr Dhanuka offers fast relief

removingureteralstonesusingnarrowinstrumentslikegraspers,basketsandlasers.Healsotreats patientswithbladderstonescausingsymptomslikepain,troubleurinating,frequenturinationand bloodyurineusingcystolitholapaxyprocedurestocrushstonesthroughacystoscope.

EnlargedProstateCare

Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is another common issue Dr. Dhanuka sees, usually in older men as their prostate gland grows. He carefully evaluates each case to provide individualized treatment ranging from close monitoring to medications and minimally invasive surgeries like transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) and Greenlight photovaporization. With his nuanced touch, he expertly removes excess prostate tissue pressing on the urethra so patients can urinate freelyandfullyagain.

KidneyCancerDetectionandTreatment

Upon detecting signs of possible kidney cancer like blood in urine or flank pain during examinations, Dr. Dhanuka springs into action ordering scans and biopsies. Once diagnosed, he thoroughlydiscussesallfacetsofavailablekidneycancertreatmentslike:

Partialnephrectomysurgery

Laparoscopicradicalnephrectomy

Cryotherapy

Radiofrequencyablation

He individualizes treatment plans aiming to fully eradicate tumors whether benign or cancerous while preserving kidney function. Dr. Dhanuka's great skill with minimally invasive techniques offerssmallerincisionsforfasterpatienthealing.

BladderCancerCare

Blood in urine, increased frequency/urgency and pelvic pain also may indicate bladder cancer Using specialized imaging and urine cytology, Dr Dhanuka expertly evaluates the lining of the urinary bladder searching for tumors. If cancerous cells are detected, he talks through all facets of treatmentrangingfromimmunotherapymedications,chemotherapy,surgeryandradiation.Thanks to his steadiness of hand and care for patient wellbeing, he is able to remove bladder tumors and lesionsthoroughlywhetherthroughbiopsy,transurethralresectionorpartial/radicalcystectomy

CustomizedCareforEveryPatient

These are just some of the many urological conditions Dr Shashanka Dhanuka expertly treats for men,womenandpediatricpatients Blendingadvancedtraining,cutting-edgetechnologyandgood old-fashioned kindness, he strives to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments tailored for every patient's unique needs If you are experiencing any troubling urological symptoms, contact Dr Dhanuka'sofficetodaytoscheduleaconsultationwiththiscompassionate,skilledphysician