Partial Cystectomy Treatment in India

Karan Nair, a 58-year-old software engineer...

Karan Nair, a 58-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active and health-conscious. For several months, he experienced persistent, painless blood in his urine and a frequent, urgent need to urinate, even at night. A CT scan and cystoscopy revealed a solitary, 3cm muscle-invasive tumor on the dome of his bladder. His urologist, Dr. Sharma, explained that while a full cystectomy was the standard, Karan was a good candidate for a partial cystectomy to remove just the tumor-bearing portion of the bladder wall, as the cancer was localized and his bladder function was otherwise excellent. This would allow him to preserve his natural bladder. The robotic-assisted surgery went smoothly. Post-op, Karan recovered in the hospital for five days with a catheter, which was uncomfortable but manageable. Path results confirmed clear margins. After six weeks of cautious recovery, his bladder capacity and control returned nearly to normal with some pelvic floor exercises. Emotionally, Karan was terrified by the word 'cancer' and the potential life-altering consequences of major surgery. He feared for his family and his ability to work. After the successful procedure and positive pathology, he felt a profound sense of relief and gratitude. He adopted a vigilant but optimistic outlook, committed to his follow-up surveillance cystoscopies with a renewed appreciation for his health.