Dr. Yuvaraja T.B

AREA(S) OF INTEREST:

World-class management of Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Adrenal, Penile & Testicular Cancers through:

• Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci Xi/X, Advanced Robotic Platforms)
• Diagnostic Prostate Biopsy: MRI – USG Fusion Transperineal/TRUS Biopsy
• Minimally Invasive laparoscopic and Endo-Onco Procedures
• Complex Open Uro-Oncological Surgeries

PROCEDURES PERFORMED:

Precision Uro-Oncologic Surgery

• Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cancer Operations for prostate, kidney, bladder and other cancers
• Complex Open Surgeries/Tumor Resections (Vascular/Rare Tumors)
• International-Standard Outcomes

Key Benefits

• Gold-Standard Robotic Techniques
• Customized Approaches for High-Risk Cases
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Care

TREATMENTS/PROCEDURES OFFERED:

• Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (for prostate cancer)
• Robotic Partial/Total Nephrectomy (kidney cancer surgery)
• Robotic Radical Cystectomy with Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion (ileal conduit/neobladder for bladder cancer)
• Robotic Adrenalectomy (adrenal gland tumors)
• Robotic Inguinal (VEIL) and Retroperitoneal (RPLND) Lymph Node Dissection (for penile and other urologic cancers)
• Advanced open and laparoscopic surgeries for cancers, Penis, Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testis, Adrenal Gland, Retroperitoneal Tumors

NAME OF INSTITUTE(S):

• MBBS, MS (Gen Surgery), MCh (Urology), DNB (Genito-Urinary Surgery)
• Fellowship in Uro-Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Premier Cancer Institute of India)
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery – USA (Advanced Training at Leading International Centers)
• Former Associate Professor of Uro-Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital

FELLOWSHIPS:

• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai – Advanced Uro-Oncology Fellowship
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USA – Visiting Fellowship
• Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA – Visiting Fellowship
• University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA – Chakraborty & Hargobind Fellowships

PIONEERING RESEARCH & INNOVATION

• Principal Investigator in 18+ clinical trials, including groundbreaking studies on penile cancer management
• Co-Investigator in 20+ trials, contributing to advancements in uro-oncology
• Published 55+ international papers, 50+ national articles, and 6 book chapters
• Associate Editor, Indian Journal of Urology | Peer Reviewer for leading urology journals

INTERNATIONAL THOUGHT LEADER

• One of 20 global experts in the International Consultation on Urological Diseases (ICUD), shaping guidelines for penile cancer treatment
• 600+ invited lectures & panel discussions at prestigious forums like the American Urology Association & Asian Congress of Urology
• 32+ international & 200+ national presentations, sharing cutting-edge techniques

ROBOTIC SURGERY VISIONARY

• Founding Member & Ex Secretary, Current Chairman of Robotic Urology Forum of India – Driving innovation in robotic urology
• Fellowship Director & Mentor, training the next generation of robotic surgeons
• Proctor & Guide for Da Vinci Robotic Surgery programs across India, helping hospitals establish robotic urology units

KDAH Experience

SURGICAL MASTERY & MILESTONES

• 10,000+ major uro-oncologic surgeries performed at Kokilaben Hospital
• 3,800+ robotic procedures with outcomes matching global benchmarks
• Established the hospital's Robotic Surgery Program (2012) and pioneered the da Vinci Xi Robot integration (2017)

PROSTATE CANCER OUTCOMES

1,850+ Robotic Radical Prostatectomies

• Blood loss
  Avg. 100 mL (Int'l benchmark: 100–200 mL)
• Potency recovery
  • 68% at 6 months (Int'l: 54–70%)
  • 88% at 12 months (Int'l: 62–92%)
• Urinary continence
  • 92% at 6 months (Int'l: 70–95%)
  • 98% at 1 year (Int'l: 97–99%)

KIDNEY CANCER EXPERTISE

950+ Radical/Partial Nephrectomies (Robotic)

• Perioperative mortality: 0% (Int'l: 0–1.2%)
• Complication rate: 3% (Int'l: 2–5%)

BLADDER CANCER LEADERSHIP

360+ Radical Cystectomies (Robotic)

• Mortality: 1–2%
• Complications: 10%
• India’s highest volume surgeon for
  • Robotic Radical Cystectomy
  • Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion (Neobladder/Ileal Conduit)

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

• 450+ penile & testicular cancer cases (Open & Robotic)
• Global recognition for pioneering Robotic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection (Presented at AUA 2013)

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

National Associations

• Indian Medical Association – Mumbai West
• Association of Medical Consultants – Mumbai
• Association of Surgeons of India
• Urological Society of India (National & West Zone)
• Mumbai Urological Society
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Indian Society of Oncology
• Robotic Urology Forum (Founding Member & Secretary)
• Robotic Surgeons Council

International Societies

• American Urological Association (AUA)
• European Association of Urology (EAU)
• European Robotic Urological Society (ERUS)

Dr. T.B. Yuvaraja: Cancer Kidney- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

Mrs. XYZ, a 52 years old female suffering from chronic kidney disease for a long time was found to have tumour in her kidney. She was advised removal of the tumour bearing kidney which put her into the risk of permanent dialysis in the future by open surgery. The outcome of the surgery with respect to permanent dialysis shocked her and went into depression. After multiple consultations she came to us where she underwent thorough evaluation. We advised her to undergo robotic partial nephrectomy which can save the kidney with minimal pain and scarring by robotic method. She underwent surgery in a minimally invasive way using the robot where only the tumour was removed saving the remaining kidney. She recovered well with no risk of future dialysis. After one year of surgery she is healthy with stable kidney function and enjoying an active life.

Dr. T.B. Yuvaraja: Cancer Bladder- Robotic Radical Cystectomy and Neobladder

Mr. ABC, a 48years old smoker with complaints of blood in urine was investigated and found to have a tumour in his bladder. At his home town, as the tumor was very big, he was advised removal of his bladder surgically by oprn technique which would have also resulted in decreasing his sexual function and a permanent urinary opening (stoma) on his abdomen with urine collecting bag. The patient was devastated with the idea of losing potency at such a young age. When he came to us we evaluated him and he underwent surgery in a minimally invasive way using the robot in the form of robotic radical cystectomy and reconstructing entire new bladder with intestine.. The patient did recover well after the surgery and recovered his potency in 3 months to lead an active family life. He passes urine in a normal way and has no opening on his abdomen and his body image is preserved. He is extremely happy now.