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Best Urologists for Radical Cystectomy For Bladder Cancer in Delhi NCR, India

This page lists 3 radical cystectomy for bladder cancer doctors in Delhi NCR, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 radical cystectomy for bladder cancer doctors in Delhi NCR, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer doctors in Delhi NCR, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer doctors

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Dr. Ashish Sabharwal

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Urology), Advanced Fellowship in Endourology and Robotic Surgery, HIFU for Prostate Cancer Training
Senior Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 22+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Senior Consultant, Urology — Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Consultant Urologist — Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
  • Ureteroscopy and laser stone fragmentation
  • Robotic radical prostatectomy
  • Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP, GreenLight PVP)
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Urologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rathi

MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship in Robotics & Renal Transplantation
Associate Director — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 12+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Associate Director, Department of Urology and Nephrology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (Since 2014)
  • National Board Faculty, DNB Urology Programme, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for complex kidney stones
  • Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and ureteroscopy
  • Robotic-assisted kidney transplantation
  • Laser prostate surgery and bipolar TURP
  • Radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer
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Urologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Gaurav Kataria

MCh, MS, MBBS
Senior Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Paras Hospitals Gurgaon, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 23+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Senior Consultant, Urology — Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon (Present)
  • Advanced training in robotic urological surgery with certification
Expertise & Procedures
  • Radical prostatectomy
  • Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery
  • Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for kidney stones
  • Laser prostate surgery
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Urologist Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$7,500

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Radical cystectomy for bladder cancerUrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ashish Sabharwal
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Medanta - The Medicity🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India
Starting from$7,500

Medanta - The Medicity

Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Radical cystectomy for bladder cancerUrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Deepak Kumar Rathi
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Paras Hospitals🇮🇳 Gurgaon, India
Starting from$7,500

Paras Hospitals

Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Radical cystectomy for bladder cancerUrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Gaurav Kataria
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for bladder cancer treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

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Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

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About the Procedure

What is Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer?

Radical cystectomy is the surgical removal of the entire urinary bladder, along with nearby lymph nodes and, depending on the patient, the prostate and seminal vesicles in men or the uterus and part of the vagina in women. It is the standard treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and for high-risk or recurrent non-muscle-invasive disease, and is followed by creation of a new way for urine to leave the body (urinary diversion). The goal is complete cancer removal while preserving quality of life through modern reconstructive techniques.

Who may be considered?

Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

A traditional surgical approach through a lower abdominal incision, widely available and preferred for advanced or complex tumors requiring extensive dissection.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Open Radical Cystectomy

Most Popular

A traditional surgical approach through a lower abdominal incision, widely available and preferred for advanced or complex tumors requiring extensive dissection.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $500 - $1,200

CT urogram, MRI pelvis, cystoscopy with biopsy, CBC, kidney and liver function tests, ECG, chest X-ray, PET-CT (if metastasis suspected)

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $7,500 - $12,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~10-12 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~4-6 weeks recommended
Total stay: approx 3-4 weeks

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Surgeon and anesthesia fees
  • ICU and ward stay
  • Urinary diversion procedure (ileal conduit or neobladder)
  • Standard medications and nursing care
  • Pathology and lymph node analysis

Usually Not Included

  • Pre-op investigations
  • Chemotherapy (neoadjuvant/adjuvant)
  • Post-discharge medications
  • International travel and accommodation
  • Stoma care supplies (if applicable)

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients require 3-6 weeks for initial recovery, with gradual return to normal activity and adaptation to the urinary diversion; regular follow-up with imaging and lab tests is needed to monitor for recurrence and diversion function.

Risks

Potential risks include bleeding, infection, urinary leakage, bowel complications, sexual or urinary function changes, and risks related to anesthesia and the urinary diversion procedure.

Alternatives

Depending on tumor stage, alternatives may include bladder-preserving trimodality therapy (TURBT with chemoradiation) or partial cystectomy in select early-stage cases, though radical cystectomy remains the standard for muscle-invasive disease.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Cystoscopy and biopsy report confirming bladder cancer stage/grade
  • CT urogram or CT abdomen-pelvis with contrast
  • MRI pelvis (if available)
  • PET-CT scan (if metastatic workup done)
  • Complete blood count and kidney/liver function tests
  • Cardiac evaluation (ECG, echocardiogram if applicable)
  • Prior treatment records including chemotherapy history
  • Recent discharge summary or oncologist consultation notes

Patient information needed

  • Age and general health/fitness for major surgery
  • Stage and grade of bladder cancer
  • History of prior treatments (BCG therapy, chemotherapy, TURBT)
  • Presence of other medical conditions (diabetes, heart or kidney disease)
  • Smoking history
  • Preference or suitability for urinary diversion type (ileal conduit, neobladder, continent pouch)
  • Current medications, especially blood thinners
  • Any known allergies

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Common questions

FAQs about Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in Delhi NCR, India

What is Bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer is a malignancy that most commonly originates in the urothelial cells lining the inside of the bladder, and is classified by how deeply it has grown into the bladder wall (non-muscle-invasive versus muscle-invasive) and by the aggressiveness of the cancer cells (grade). These two factors together guide every subsequent clinical decision.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Bladder cancer?
The most frequently reported symptom is blood in the urine (haematuria), which may be visible to the naked eye or detectable only on laboratory testing; other symptoms can include a persistent urge to urinate, pain or burning during urination, and, in more advanced disease, pelvic pain or back pain. Some individuals have no noticeable symptoms in the early stages, and haematuria has many potential causes beyond cancer. Symptoms alone are never sufficient to establish or exclude a diagnosis — formal clinical and pathological evaluation is always required.
How is Bladder cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a urine analysis and urine cytology (examining shed cells under a microscope), followed by cystoscopy — a direct visual inspection of the bladder interior using a thin, flexible or rigid scope. If suspicious tissue is identified, a transurethral resection of the bladder tumour (TURBT) is performed both to obtain a biopsy and, for superficial tumours, as an initial treatment; the resulting pathology report establishes the tumour grade and the depth of invasion, which are then used alongside CT urography or MRI to assign a clinical stage (typically using the TNM system). The combination of stage and grade determines the individual's risk category and informs which treatment options are most appropriate.
How is Bladder cancer treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on the tumour's stage, grade, and the patient's overall health. Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer is often managed with endoscopic resection followed by intravesical therapy (medicines instilled directly into the bladder), while muscle-invasive or high-risk disease generally requires more intensive intervention. For eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, radical cystectomy — the surgical removal of the bladder, performed as an open or robotic-assisted procedure — combined with neoadjuvant (pre-operative) chemotherapy represents a standard-of-care approach, though bladder-sparing strategies and systemic therapies are also considered in carefully selected cases.
Can Bladder cancer be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical options play a meaningful role in bladder cancer management and include intravesical immunotherapy (most commonly BCG instilled into the bladder) or intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle-invasive disease, as well as systemic chemotherapy, immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors), and targeted therapies for advanced or metastatic disease. Bladder-preserving trimodality therapy — combining maximal TURBT, radiation, and concurrent chemotherapy — is an established alternative to cystectomy for selected patients with muscle-invasive disease who are not surgical candidates or prefer to avoid bladder removal. Active surveillance with regular cystoscopy is appropriate for carefully monitored low-risk cases, but a qualified clinician must assess whether any non-surgical pathway is suitable for a given individual.
When is Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer considered for Bladder cancer?
Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer is primarily evaluated and managed by a urologist — specifically one with subspecialty expertise in urological oncology — and, for advanced or complex cases, by a multidisciplinary team that typically includes a medical oncologist (for systemic and intravesical therapies) and a radiation oncologist (when bladder-preserving chemoradiation is considered). Uro-oncology nurse specialists and pathologists with genitourinary expertise are also important members of a comprehensive care team.
How do I choose a doctor for Bladder cancer?
When selecting a provider for bladder cancer treatment, it is worth asking about the surgeon's or centre's volume of TURBT procedures and radical cystectomies (including robotic-assisted cases), whether a dedicated multidisciplinary uro-oncology tumour board reviews cases, and what follow-up surveillance protocols are in place — since bladder cancer has a notable recurrence rate that requires long-term monitoring. Accreditation of the facility and access to the full range of treatment options, from intravesical therapy through to robotic surgery and systemic oncology, are also practical factors to compare.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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