Dr.Abheesh Hegde

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Dr.Abheesh Hegde

MS, DNB ( Gen.Surgery ), Mch, DrNB (Urology),FMAS
Urologist, Andrologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon

27/11/2025

Here’s a glimpse into our patient’s journey with a bladder tumor, under our care for the past 5 years. With a non–muscle invasive tumor, multiple procedures were required over time. This highlights how important it is to stay prompt with your follow-ups and treatments — consistency truly makes a difference in long-term outcomes.

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21/11/2025

It is not true that only old men get pe**le cancer. The risk increases with age, and it is most commonly diagnosed in men over 50 years old, with the average age at diagnosis being around 60 to 70. However, it can affect men of any age, including younger men.

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17/11/2025

Drinking water does not prevent UTIs, but it helps flush bacteria and is a key part of managing and preventing them. It is a myth that drinking water alone can cure a UTI; medical treatment like antibiotics is necessary to fully eradicate the infection. Increased water intake can reduce the frequency of UTIs and help flush bacteria out of the urinary tract.

**lecancer

11/11/2025

The idea that urologists only treat men is a myth; urologists treat both males and females for a wide range of conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system. They manage issues in women such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), incontinence, and kidney stones, in addition to the male-specific conditions they treat, like prostate problems.

**lecancer

05/11/2025

Yes, genitourinary cancers can be familial, meaning a person's risk is increased by a family history of these cancers, especially if multiple close relatives are affected or diagnosed at a younger age. These hereditary links can be due to inherited genetic mutations, some of which are associated with specific syndromes that increase the risk for cancers in multiple organs, including the kidneys and bladder.

**lecancer

31/10/2025

RIRS stands for Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, a minimally invasive urological procedure for treating kidney stones. It involves inserting a flexible scope through the urethra and bladder to access the kidney, where a laser is used to break up stones without any external incisions. This method is highly effective, especially for stones up to 2 cm, and results in shorter recovery times and less pain compared to traditional surgery.

**lecancer

22/10/2025

URS stands for Ureteroscopy, a urology procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube called a ureteroscope to view and remove stones or other abnormalities from the urinary tract. The ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra and bladder, allowing a surgeon to reach the ureter and kidneys to identify and treat problems. Stones can be removed directly or broken into smaller pieces with a laser and then removed.

**lecancer

16/10/2025

URS in urology stands for Ureteroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure to diagnose and treat urinary tract issues, most commonly kidney stones. A thin, flexible, lighted instrument called a ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra to visualize and remove or break up stones in the ureters or kidneys.

**lecancer

11/10/2025

TURP stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure to remove part of an enlarged prostate that is obstructing the urethra and causing urinary problems, such as difficulty urinating or a weak urine stream. A special instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the urethra, allowing the surgeon to cut away and remove excess prostate tissue without making any incisions on the body.

**lecancer

06/10/2025

In urology, TURP stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by removing excess prostate tissue that blocks urine flow.

A specialized instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the urethra to cut away the tissue using an electric current or laser, improving symptoms like frequent urination and a weak stream. It is considered a gold standard treatment for BPH with no external incisions, though a temporary catheter is used afterward to drain urine.

**lecancer

29/09/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Your health matters – take care of yourself and don’t skip those regular check-ups. 💙

**lecancer

23/09/2025

Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is a type of bladder cancer where the cancer has grown into the muscle wall of the bladder or beyond, making it a more aggressive and serious condition than non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Symptoms can include blood in the urine, frequent urination, or painful urination. Treatment options typically involve a combination of therapies, including surgery to remove the bladder (radical cystectomy), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and more recently, immunotherapy.

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+919900924015

Website

https://www.fathermuller.edu.in/medical-college/urology.php

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