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Urology
Consultant – Urology24 Years of Experience in Urology
Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute
Kolkata
Dr. Kaushik Sinha is a Consultant Urologist associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute and Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake in Kolkata. Fortis Healthcare lists 24 years of experience. His specialist interests include kidney stone surgery, prostate disorders, uro-oncology, minimally invasive urological surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha completed his MBBS at the University of Mysore in 1995, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2002. He subsequently obtained his DNB in Urology and Genito-Urinary Surgery from the National Board of Examinations in 2007.
His professional website reports previous experience as a consultant urological surgeon at Medica Superspecialty Hospital. It also describes involvement in more than 1,500 kidney transplant surgeries and thousands of laparoscopic and endourological procedures, although these figures are self-reported.
As a urologist in Kolkata, Dr. Kaushik Sinha evaluates conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, prostate and male reproductive system. The choice of treatment depends on symptoms, diagnostic findings, disease severity and individual medical requirements.
Kidney stone disease is one of Dr. Sinha's major areas of expertise. Kidney stones may cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, nausea, urinary obstruction or infection. Evaluation may include urine tests, kidney function investigations and imaging to identify stone size and location.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha performs endourological procedures for urinary stones, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery and ureteroscopy. These techniques allow selected stones to be treated using specialised instruments and minimally invasive approaches.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, commonly called PCNL, is used for selected large or complex kidney stones. The procedure accesses the kidney through a small tract created through the back, allowing stone fragmentation and removal.
Retrograde intrarenal surgery, or RIRS, is another procedure listed among Dr. Sinha's clinical services. It uses a flexible endoscope passed through the urinary tract to reach stones inside the kidney, often with laser fragmentation.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common cause of urinary symptoms in older men. An enlarged prostate may lead to weak urinary flow, frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder and urinary retention.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha's professional website identifies Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate, or HoLEP, among his specialist procedures. HoLEP uses laser energy to remove obstructing prostate tissue in suitable patients with benign prostate enlargement.
Transurethral resection of the prostate, commonly called TURP, is another documented procedure. It removes obstructing prostate tissue through an instrument introduced via the urethra without requiring a conventional external surgical incision.
Uro-oncology is an important part of Dr. Sinha's specialist practice. This field focuses on cancers affecting the kidneys, urinary bladder, prostate and other structures of the urinary and male reproductive systems.
His professional website lists laparoscopic radical and partial nephrectomy for selected kidney cancers. Partial nephrectomy aims to remove a tumour while preserving healthy kidney tissue when clinically feasible, whereas radical nephrectomy removes the affected kidney.
Dr. Sinha also reports expertise in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer and radical cystectomy for selected bladder cancers. Surgical treatment decisions depend on disease stage, tumour characteristics and multidisciplinary assessment.
Reconstructive urology is another documented area of his practice. Procedures such as buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty may be considered for selected urethral strictures that cause difficulty passing urine.
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is included among Dr. Sinha's specialist procedures. It may be used to correct obstruction at the junction between the kidney and ureter, helping restore appropriate urinary drainage.
His professional website also identifies treatment interests in urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, haematuria, neurourology and male sexual dysfunction. Assessment of these conditions involves identifying underlying causes before selecting medical or surgical treatment.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha is listed in the Urology departments of Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute and Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake in Kolkata. Patients seeking care for kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary disorders or urological cancers may contact the relevant hospital to confirm current appointments and available procedures.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones using modern endourological and minimally invasive techniques. Kidney stones may cause severe flank pain, blood in the urine, urinary obstruction and recurrent infections. Treatment planning depends on stone size, location, composition, kidney function and the patient's overall medical condition.
PCNL is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove selected large or complex kidney stones. A small access tract is created through the back, allowing specialised instruments to reach the kidney and remove or fragment stones. Dr. Sinha lists PCNL among his documented endourological procedures.
RIRS uses a flexible endoscope passed through the natural urinary tract to reach stones inside the kidney. Laser technology may be used to break stones into smaller fragments. Dr. Kaushik Sinha identifies RIRS as one of his specialist kidney stone procedures.
Ureteroscopy allows examination and treatment of stones within the ureter using a specialised endoscopic instrument. Laser energy may be used to fragment stones for removal. Dr. Sinha's professional website lists ureteroscopic stone procedures among his areas of expertise.
HoLEP is a laser surgical procedure used to treat benign prostate enlargement in suitable patients. It removes obstructing prostate tissue through an endoscopic approach and may help improve urinary flow and bladder emptying. Dr. Kaushik Sinha lists HoLEP among his specialist procedures.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is enlargement of the prostate gland that may cause frequent urination, weak urinary stream, difficulty starting urination and incomplete bladder emptying. Evaluation may include symptom assessment, urine testing and prostate-related investigations. Treatment can involve medication or surgery depending on severity.
TURP is an endoscopic procedure used to remove obstructing prostate tissue in selected patients with benign prostate enlargement. It is performed through the urethra without a conventional external incision. Dr. Sinha's professional website includes TURP among his documented procedures.
Kidney cancer management requires assessment of tumour size, location, disease stage and kidney function. Dr. Kaushik Sinha's professional profile identifies laparoscopic radical and partial nephrectomy among his areas of expertise. The surgical approach is selected according to individual clinical findings.
Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy involves removal of an affected kidney using minimally invasive surgical techniques when clinically indicated. It may be considered for selected kidney cancers or other serious kidney conditions. Treatment planning requires imaging, kidney function assessment and specialist evaluation.
Partial nephrectomy removes a kidney tumour while preserving healthy kidney tissue when technically and medically feasible. Dr. Sinha's website lists laparoscopic partial nephrectomy among his surgical procedures for selected kidney cancers.
Prostate cancer treatment depends on disease stage, tumour characteristics, patient age and overall health. Dr. Kaushik Sinha's professional profile identifies laparoscopic radical prostatectomy among his surgical areas of expertise. Treatment decisions should follow appropriate staging and specialist discussion.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for selected patients with prostate cancer. It involves removal of the prostate gland and associated tissues as clinically indicated. Dr. Sinha lists this procedure among his documented uro-oncology services.
Bladder cancer may cause blood in the urine, urinary frequency or other symptoms. Evaluation may involve urine investigations, imaging and cystoscopy. Dr. Sinha's professional website identifies bladder cancer treatment, including endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, among his clinical interests.
TURBT is an endoscopic procedure used to remove or sample bladder tumours for diagnosis and treatment planning. It helps determine tumour characteristics and whether additional treatment is required. Dr. Kaushik Sinha lists TURBT among his endourological procedures.
Radical cystectomy involves removal of the urinary bladder in selected cases of advanced bladder cancer. Dr. Sinha's professional website lists laparoscopic radical cystectomy among his specialist uro-oncology procedures. Treatment requires detailed staging and multidisciplinary planning.
Urethral stricture occurs when scar tissue narrows the urethra and restricts urine flow. Symptoms may include weak urinary stream, straining and incomplete bladder emptying. Surgical treatment depends on the location, length and severity of the narrowing.
Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty is a reconstructive operation that uses tissue from the inner cheek to repair selected urethral strictures. Dr. Kaushik Sinha's professional website specifically lists BMG urethroplasty among his reconstructive urology procedures.
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to correct obstruction at the junction between the kidney and ureter. Dr. Sinha lists pyeloplasty for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction among his specialist procedures.
Urinary incontinence involves involuntary urine leakage, while urinary tract infections may cause burning urination, urgency and frequent urination. Dr. Sinha's professional website lists both conditions among his treatment interests. Management depends on identifying the underlying cause and selecting appropriate medical or specialist care.
Dr. Kaushik Sinha's professional website and Fortis profile report involvement in more than 1,500 kidney transplant surgeries. Kidney transplantation requires coordinated evaluation of donors and recipients, specialised surgical expertise and long-term postoperative care. The reported surgical volume is based on published professional profiles.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery)
PCNL, RIRS, ureteroscopy, laser stone surgery, HoLEP, TURP, TURBT, laparoscopic radical and partial nephrectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty and laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Kaushik Sinha
Dr. Kaushik Sinha is a Consultant Urologist in Kolkata associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute and listed among the Urology specialists at Manipal Hospitals Salt Lake.
He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and DNB (Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery) qualifications.
24 years of experience
Yes. His professional website lists PCNL, RIRS, ureteroscopy and laser stone procedures.
Yes. HoLEP for benign prostate enlargement is specifically included among his documented procedures.
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