Dr. Akash Shah Specialist in Urology

Introduction

Dr. Akash Shah is a highly skilled Urological and Robotic OncoSurgeon with over 10 years of experience. He serves as Consultant – Urologist and Robotic and Laparoscopic Uro - oncoSurgeon at HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali, Mumbai. Specialising in the surgical management of urological cancers such as prostate, kidney, bladder, penile, Retroperitoneal Mass and testicular cancer, he has handled more than 600 cases with exceptional proficiency in minimally invasive procedures like robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. His expertise includes robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic partial/total nephrectomy, robotic radical cystectomy with intracorporeal ileal conduit/neobladder, and complex uro-oncological Laparoscopic , Endoscopic and open surgeries.

Area of Expertise

He has exceptional proficiency in performing minimally invasive procedures, namely robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers:

Robotic inguinal lymph node dissection

Open and laparoscopic surgeries and management of cancer of the penis, prostate, kidney, bladder, testis, adrenal gland, and retroperitoneal tumours.

Complex uro-oncological open surgeries with vascular involvement

Large retroperitoneal masses

As someone who believes in building a trusting relationship with his patients, Dr. Akash ensures that his patients understand their condition, treatment options, and prognosis thoroughly and make informed health decisions.

Research & Publications

·Shah A, Veerwal A, Goel A, Shah S. Iatrogenic Ureterocolic Fistula – A Case Report - International Journal of Scientific Research: Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2020

·Agrawal M, Gite VA, Sankapal P, Maheshwari M, Shah A, Dias S, Sharma S. Retained ureteral stents, an avoidable source of morbidity: 10 years´ experience from a single tertiary care centre. Pan Afr Med J. 2022 May 25;42:68.

·Agarwal V, Yuvaraja TB, Waigankar S, Shah A, Asari A, Kulkarni B, Raut A, Potdar O, Lone Y. Solitary Metachronous Drop Metastasis of a Rare Variant of Renal Cell Carcinoma to Ipsilateral Ureteric Stump - A Case Report. Bull Urooncol 2023;22(1):46-49.

·Dev P, Thyavihally BY, Waigankar SS, Agarwal V, Pednekar AP, Shah A. The value of webinars during COVID-19 pandemic: A questionnaire-based survey. Indian J Urol. 2022 Jul-Sep;38(3):204-209.

Awards & Accolades

· Dr. Akash's profound dedication to his field is mirrored in his vast contributions to National and International publications.

· Dr. Akash is an active member of the urology and Uro- oncology community. He has organized several state-level and national-level conferences and workshops on the specialty, facilitating knowledge exchange among physicians and healthcare professionals.

· He is a member of multiple prestigious medical associations, namely The Asian Urological Association, The American Urology Association, the Urology Society of India, the West Zone Association of Urology, the Association of Surgeons in India, Mumbai Urological Society, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, the Society of Genitourinary Oncologists, and Robotic Urology Forum.