Dr. B Shiva Shankar Shiva

A 72-year-old retired fisherman from a coastal village arrived with advanced prostate cancer that had been neglected due to financial constraints. Dr. Shiva Shankar coordinated with hospital social services to secure funding for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. The surgery was successful, and through follow-up hormone therapy, the patient achieved remission while maintaining urinary continence.

A 45-year-old female school teacher with no prior medical history developed sudden, severe hematuria. Dr. Shiva Shankar's cystoscopy revealed an unusual bladder lesion that turned out to be malakoplakia—a rare inflammatory condition. He treated it with a combination of antibiotics and minimally invasive resection, with complete resolution in three weeks.

An 8-year-old boy from a low-income family was brought in with congenital hydronephrosis that had gone undiagnosed. Dr. Shiva Shankar performed a robotic pyeloplasty with precision, allowing the child to preserve full kidney function. The hospital charity wing covered expenses, and the boy returned to playing football within six weeks.

A 33-year-old construction worker suffered a traumatic urethral injury after a workplace accident. Dr. Shiva Shankar performed an innovative staged urethroplasty using buccal mucosa graft. With extensive family support during his 6-month recovery, the patient regained normal urinary function and returned to light duty work.

A 28-year-old software engineer from an upper-middle-class family presented with recurrent kidney stones despite a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shiva Shankar discovered a rare metabolic disorder causing hyperoxaluria. He implemented a customized dietary plan combined with potassium citrate therapy, preventing further stone formation without surgery. The patient returned to work within days with renewed confidence.