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Dr. B Karthik Rao – Urologist, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery Specialist in Bengaluru
Urology
Additional Director – Urology14 Years of Experience in Urology
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
5.0★★★★★4 reviews
Dr. B Karthik Rao – Urologist, Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery Specialist in Bengaluru
Dr. B Karthik Rao is an experienced Urologist serving as Additional Director – Urology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. Fortis Healthcare currently lists him with more than 14 years of broad surgical experience in Urology.
He completed his MBBS from Manipal College of Medical Sciences, followed by MS in General Surgery from Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, where he topped his batch. He subsequently completed M.Ch in Urology from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and cleared DNB Urology in the same year.
Dr. B Karthik Rao has extensive expertise in Endourology and kidney stone surgery, including standard, mini and supine PCNL as well as Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery. He also performs laser surgery for prostate enlargement and complex reconstructive urological procedures.
His Uro-Oncology and robotic surgery practice includes robotic radical prostatectomy, radical and partial nephrectomy and radical cystectomy. Fortis Healthcare identifies him as a certified Da Vinci Xi robotic console surgeon.
Dr. B Karthik Rao also has significant experience in kidney transplantation and has been involved in more than 200 kidney transplant procedures. His additional clinical interests include Andrology, male infertility and complex urinary tract reconstruction.
Other Information
Areas of Expertise and Treatments
Kidney Stone Surgery
Dr. B Karthik Rao provides surgical treatment for kidney stones using modern endourological and minimally invasive techniques based on stone size, location and patient factors.
PCNL
He performs Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for selected large or complex kidney stones and has expertise in standard, mini and supine PCNL techniques.
RIRS
Dr. B Karthik Rao performs Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery using flexible endoscopic and laser techniques for appropriately selected renal stones.
Laser Prostate Surgery
He performs laser-based prostate surgery for selected patients with urinary obstruction caused by benign prostate enlargement.
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
Dr. B Karthik Rao performs robotic radical prostatectomy for selected patients with localised prostate cancer using the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform.
Partial Nephrectomy
He performs robotic partial nephrectomy for selected kidney tumours where preservation of healthy renal tissue is clinically appropriate.
Radical Nephrectomy
Dr. B Karthik Rao performs radical nephrectomy for selected kidney cancers requiring removal of the affected kidney.
Radical Cystectomy
His Uro-Oncology practice includes robotic radical cystectomy for selected patients with invasive bladder cancer.
Kidney Transplant Surgery
Dr. B Karthik Rao has extensive experience in renal transplantation and has participated in more than 200 kidney transplant procedures.
Reconstructive Urology
He manages complex urinary tract problems requiring reconstructive procedures, including selected urethral and genitourinary reconstruction.
Uro-Oncology
Dr. B Karthik Rao provides surgical management for cancers involving the prostate, kidney and bladder using open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches where appropriate.
Male Infertility Management
His Andrology practice includes evaluation and surgical management of selected causes of male infertility.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, M.Ch - Urology, DNB - Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery
Services
Kidney Stone Surgery, PCNL, Mini PCNL, Supine PCNL, RIRS, Laser Prostate Surgery, Robotic Radical Prostatectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Radical Nephrectomy, Radical Cystectomy, Kidney Transplant Surgery, Reconstructive Urology, Uro-Oncology, Male Infertility Treatment, Andrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. B Karthik Rao
01Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform surgery for kidney cancer?
Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform surgery for kidney cancer?
Yes. His Uro-Oncology practice includes robotic partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy for selected kidney tumours.
02Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform robotic surgery for prostate cancer?
Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform robotic surgery for prostate cancer?
Yes. He is a certified Da Vinci Xi robotic console surgeon and performs robotic radical prostatectomy for appropriately selected prostate cancer patients.
03Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform laser prostate surgery?
Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform laser prostate surgery?
Yes. Laser surgery of the prostate is one of his documented areas of expertise for selected patients with urinary obstruction caused by prostate enlargement.
04Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform PCNL for large kidney stones?
Does Dr. B Karthik Rao perform PCNL for large kidney stones?
Yes. He performs standard, Mini and Supine PCNL for selected patients with large or complex kidney stones.
05Does Dr. B Karthik Rao treat kidney stones?
Does Dr. B Karthik Rao treat kidney stones?
Yes. Dr. B Karthik Rao specialises in kidney stone surgery and provides advanced endourological treatments including PCNL, Mini PCNL and RIRS depending on the size and location of the stone.
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