Urology
Senior Consultant Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon20+ Years
Fortis Hospital
Bengaluru
Dr. Prashanth Hungund is a Senior Consultant Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon practising at Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Fortis Healthcare describes him as having over 20 years of clinical, surgical and academic experience. His areas of expertise include endourology, laparoscopic urology, kidney transplantation, uro-oncology and reconstructive urological surgery.
He completed his MBBS from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, in 1996. He subsequently obtained a DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examinations in 2003 and a DNB in Urology and Genito-Urinary Surgery in 2007. His education and postgraduate surgical training support his expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex urinary tract conditions.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund specialises in advanced urological procedures, including endoscopic stone surgery, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), laparoscopic surgery and treatment of urinary tract obstruction. His expertise also includes prostate surgery, urethral reconstruction and management of selected male reproductive and urinary conditions.
As a renal transplant surgeon, Dr. Hungund has clinical expertise in kidney transplantation and associated urological surgical care. His specialist background includes the assessment of patients requiring complex urinary reconstruction and multidisciplinary management of kidney-related surgical conditions.
His experience in uro-oncology includes the surgical management of selected cancers affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate and other organs of the urinary tract. His clinical interests also include reconstructive urology, minimally invasive surgery and evaluation of complex urological disorders.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Prashanth Hungund has held academic appointments as a Senior Resident, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. His professional background includes postgraduate medical education, clinical research and the training of medical professionals in urology and surgical care.
Dr. Hungund's approach focuses on evidence-based diagnosis, appropriate surgical decision-making and individualised treatment planning. He evaluates patients with kidney stones, urinary obstruction, prostate disorders, urological cancers and other conditions requiring specialist urology consultations.
Patients seeking a urologist or kidney transplant surgeon in Bangalore can consult Dr. Prashanth Hungund for specialist assessment and treatment planning. For additional information about urinary tract conditions and available treatment services, explore Urology at Medpas Health.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund specialises in urology, providing diagnosis and treatment for disorders affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, prostate and male reproductive system. His expertise includes minimally invasive procedures and complex urological surgery.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund has expertise in endourology, a minimally invasive surgical field that uses specialised endoscopic instruments to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract. Common procedures include urinary stone removal, cystoscopy and treatment of urinary obstruction.
Dr. Hungund provides specialist treatment for kidney and urinary stones. Treatment may include endoscopic stone removal, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery or Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, depending on stone size, location and individual patient requirements.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund has expertise in RIRS, a minimally invasive procedure used to manage selected kidney stones. The technique uses a flexible endoscope passed through the urinary tract to access and treat stones without an external surgical incision.
Dr. Hungund performs PCNL, a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for selected large or complex kidney stones. The procedure involves accessing the kidney through a small incision to remove stones that may not be suitable for less invasive treatments.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund has experience in laparoscopic urology, which involves performing selected surgical procedures through small incisions using specialised instruments. Laparoscopic techniques may be used for conditions affecting the kidneys and other urinary organs.
Dr. Hungund is a Renal Transplant Surgeon with experience in kidney transplantation and related urological surgical care. Kidney transplantation involves replacing a failed kidney with a suitable donor kidney and requires coordinated medical and surgical management.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund provides surgical management for selected prostate disorders, including benign prostate enlargement. Treatment options may include Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) or other appropriate procedures based on symptoms and clinical findings.
Dr. Hungund has expertise in TURP, an endoscopic surgical procedure used to remove prostate tissue that obstructs urinary flow. TURP may be recommended for patients with significant urinary symptoms due to benign prostate enlargement.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund specialises in uro-oncology, which involves the diagnosis and surgical management of cancers affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems. His areas of expertise include selected kidney, bladder and other urological malignancies.
Dr. Hungund has experience in reconstructive urological surgery, including procedures used to restore urinary tract function following injury, obstruction or structural abnormalities. Treatment is selected according to the affected organ and underlying condition.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund has expertise relevant to urethral stricture management, including Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy. Urethral strictures can cause reduced urine flow, difficulty urinating and recurrent urinary infections.
Dr. Hungund provides urological treatment for selected varicocele conditions. Varicocele refers to enlarged veins around the testicle that may be associated with discomfort or male fertility concerns. Surgery may be considered based on clinical assessment.
Fortis Healthcare also lists Paediatric Urology among Dr. Prashanth Hungund's speciality categories. Paediatric urological care involves evaluating congenital and acquired urinary tract disorders in children, including urinary obstruction and selected anatomical abnormalities.
MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Genito-Urinary Surgery)
Kidney Stone Treatment, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), Endourological Surgery, Laparoscopic Urological Surgery, Renal Transplantation, Uro-Oncology
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Prashanth Hungund
Dr. Prashanth Hungund is a Senior Consultant Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. He specialises in endourology, kidney transplantation, laparoscopic surgery, uro-oncology and reconstructive urology.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund holds an MBBS from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, a DNB in General Surgery and a DNB in Genito-Urinary Surgery from the National Board of Examinations.
over 20 years of clinical, surgical and academic experience. Practo lists 30 years of overall medical experience, including 18 years as a specialist.
Dr. Prashanth Hungund is listed as a Consultant Urologist at Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Practo also lists People Tree Hospitals, NRR Hospitals and Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Yes. Dr. Prashanth Hungund has experience in kidney stone treatment, including Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and other minimally invasive endourological procedures.
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