Urology
Director – Urology / Chief Urologist35+ Years
Fortis Hospital
Kolkata
Dr. Shivaji Basu is a senior urologist and Director of Urology at Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata. Fortis Healthcare reports more than 35 years of global experience and over 22,000 urological surgeries and procedures. His clinical expertise includes kidney stone treatment, lithotripsy, endourology, renal transplantation, prostate surgery and complex urinary tract conditions.
Dr. Shivaji Basu holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and FRCS qualifications. He completed his medical and surgical education at the University of Calcutta and gained professional experience in the United Kingdom, including associations with Whipps Cross Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital in London.
As an experienced urologist in Kolkata, Dr. Shivaji Basu evaluates and treats conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra and male reproductive urinary system. His practice includes kidney stones, urinary obstruction, prostate disorders, urinary incontinence and selected complex urological conditions.
Kidney stone management is one of Dr. Shivaji Basu's most prominent areas of expertise. He is recognised for his contribution to lithotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that uses shock waves to break selected urinary stones into smaller fragments. Treatment choice depends on stone size, location, composition, symptoms and kidney function.
Dr. Basu also has experience in endourology, including ureteroscopy and other minimally invasive procedures used to evaluate or treat urinary tract conditions. Endoscopic techniques may reduce the need for larger incisions in appropriately selected patients.
Renal transplantation is another important area of his professional experience. His clinical work has included complex kidney-related surgery and efforts to improve access to specialist transplant services. Patients requiring kidney transplantation need comprehensive medical evaluation and multidisciplinary planning.
Dr. Shivaji Basu evaluates prostate-related urinary problems, including symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement. His professional listings include TURP, laser prostatectomy and open prostatectomy among relevant treatment procedures. Surgical decisions depend on symptom severity, investigations and patient suitability.
His expertise also extends to urethral stricture disease and urinary obstruction. Conditions that interfere with normal urine flow may require imaging, endoscopic assessment or surgical treatment. Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy is among the procedures associated with his professional profile.
Dr. Basu is associated with advanced urological surgery, including selected kidney, bladder and prostate operations. His professional directory listings include nephrectomy, cystectomy and robotic-assisted procedures. The availability and suitability of individual techniques should be confirmed during consultation.
Uro-oncology is listed among his specialties at Fortis Healthcare. Patients with suspected or diagnosed cancers of the urinary tract may require specialist assessment, imaging, pathology review and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr. Shivaji Basu has contributed to urology education and research. He has presented papers at national and international conferences, chaired scientific sessions and participated in postgraduate urology training programmes.
Dr. Shivaji Basu is associated with Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute and Fortis Anandapur in Kolkata. Patients seeking specialist evaluation for kidney stones, urinary obstruction, prostate disorders, renal transplantation or complex urological conditions may consult him for individualised assessment and treatment planning.
Dr. Shivaji Basu is a senior urologist in Kolkata with extensive experience in kidney stone treatment, lithotripsy, endourology, renal transplantation and complex urinary tract surgery.
Dr. Shivaji Basu specialises in the evaluation and treatment of kidney and ureteric stones. Treatment options depend on stone size, location, symptoms and kidney function.
Dr. Shivaji Basu is recognised for his contributions to lithotripsy in eastern India. This treatment uses shock waves to break selected urinary stones into smaller fragments.
ESWL is a non-invasive treatment for suitable kidney and ureteric stones. Dr. Basu has presented academic research on shock wave lithotripsy and has extensive experience in kidney stone management.
Ureteroscopy uses a specialised instrument passed through the urinary tract to examine and treat selected ureteric stones and other urinary conditions. It is among the procedures listed in Dr. Basu's professional profile.
Endourology uses minimally invasive instruments to diagnose and treat urinary tract disorders. Dr. Basu's clinical experience includes advanced endoscopic urological procedures.
Dr. Shivaji Basu has professional experience in renal transplantation and complex kidney surgery. Transplant suitability requires multidisciplinary evaluation of the recipient and donor.
Patients with advanced kidney failure may require evaluation for kidney transplantation. Dr. Basu's experience includes specialist transplant-related urological care.
Dr. Shivaji Basu evaluates urinary symptoms caused by benign prostate enlargement. Treatment may include medication or surgical procedures depending on the severity of obstruction.
TURP is an endoscopic procedure used to relieve urinary obstruction caused by benign prostate enlargement. It is listed among the procedures associated with Dr. Basu's practice.
Laser prostate surgery may be considered for selected patients with prostate-related urinary obstruction. Dr. Basu's professional listings include laser prostatectomy.
Open prostatectomy may be considered in selected complex cases. Dr. Basu's treatment listings include this procedure, although the current surgical approach should be confirmed with the hospital.
Urethral strictures can cause weak urine flow, difficulty passing urine and recurrent urinary infections. Dr. Basu evaluates urinary obstruction and associated urethral conditions.
DVIU is an endoscopic procedure used to treat selected urethral strictures. Dr. Shivaji Basu's professional profile identifies this as an area of treatment expertise.
Dr. Shivaji Basu evaluates urinary incontinence and other bladder control problems. Management depends on the underlying cause and may include conservative or procedural treatment.
Blood in urine may result from urinary stones, infections or other urinary tract disorders. Dr. Basu provides urological evaluation to identify conditions requiring further investigation.
Dr. Basu's professional listings include endoscopic bladder tumour procedures and cystectomy. Treatment planning depends on pathology findings, disease stage and patient health.
Fortis Healthcare lists uro-oncology among Dr. Shivaji Basu's specialties. Uro-oncology involves assessment and treatment planning for selected kidney, bladder and prostate cancers.
Nephrectomy is a procedure to remove part or all of a kidney when medically indicated. Dr. Basu's professional listings include nephrectomy and advanced kidney surgery.
Robotic surgery is listed among Dr. Basu's areas of expertise at Fortis. Suitability and equipment availability for individual robotic procedures should be confirmed directly with the hospital.
Dr. Shivaji Basu has extensive experience in complex urological operations involving the kidneys, bladder, urethra and prostate. Surgical planning is based on clinical findings and individual patient needs.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Urology)
Kidney stone treatment, lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy (URS), Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU), urethral stricture treatment, kidney transplant surgery, renal transplant evaluation, prostate enlargement treatment, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), laser prostatectomy, open prostatectomy, bladder tumour resection (TURBT), cystectomy, nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, urinary incontinence treatment
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Shivaji Basu
Dr. Shivaji Basu is a senior urologist and Director of Urology at Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata, specialising in kidney stones, lithotripsy, renal transplantation and complex urological surgery.
His qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and FRCS (Urology). The official Fortis profile lists MBBS and FRCS (London).
35 years of experience
Yes. Kidney stone management and lithotripsy are among his most prominent areas of expertise.
Yes. He is recognised for his experience with shock wave lithotripsy and has presented research on this treatment technique.
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