Dr Ashwin Tamhankar

Meet Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar

Specializes in: Uro-oncologist and Robotic Surgeon

Experience:13 Years

Education: MBBS, MS, MCh Urology, DNB Urology, Vattikuti Robotic Uro-oncology Fellowship Delhi, Royal College of Surgeons of England Robotic Urology Fellowship, United Kingdom, Urological Oncology Fellowship Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Memberships: Urological Society of India, Urological Society of India West Zone, Urological Society of India North Zone, Mumbai Urological Society, Urological Society of Pune, Society Internation Urology (SIU), American Association of Urology (AUA), European Urological Association (EAU), Council Member - Mumbai Urological Society, Collaborative Research Committee Urological Society of India, Indian School of Urology.

Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar specialises in the open, laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic procedures for the cancers in urology involving prostate, kidney, urinary bladder, testis, penis and adrenal. His niche areas of expertise include nerve sparing robotic radical prostatectomy (RAP] for prostate cancer, open radical cystectomy or robot assisted radical cystectomy with total intracorporeal urinary diversion (RARC + IUD) for bladder cancer, open or robot assisted radical nephroureterectomy for the upper tract (ureter) urothelial cancer, robot assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN] for kidney cancer, laparoscopic or robot assisted radical nephrectomy (RRN) for kidney cancer, robotic or laparoscopic adrenalectomy, surgeries for penile and testicular cancer including retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND], enhanced recovery after surgery pathway (ERAS) and minimally invasive lymphadenectomy which stands as an inevitable part of any cancer surgery. In addition to the extirpative cancer surgeries he is a strong believer of preventive oncology and early detection of cancer with the help of various diagnostic pathways like PSA screening, transperineal prostate biopsy and blue light cystoscopy. Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar does practice exclusive Urooncology (cancers in urology) including the state of the art da Vinci robotic surgeries. He is committed to delivering the best possible care to the urology cancer patients.

Our Care

Expert surgical treatments tailored for urological cancers

Prostate Cancer

Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy preserving function

Bladder Cancer

Robotic or open cystectomy with urinary diversion options

Partial nephrectomy using robotic precision techniques

Kidney Cancer

FAQs

What is robotic surgery?

Robotic surgery uses advanced technology for precise, minimally invasive procedures.

Who is a candidate?

Patients with prostate, kidney, bladder, or urinary tract cancers may be suitable for robotic surgery.

How long is recovery?

Recovery varies but robotic and laparoscopic surgeries often mean shorter hospital stays and quicker return to daily activities.

Consult Dr. Tamhankar for personalized advice.

Are there risks involved?

How to prepare?

Follow pre-surgery instructions carefully and discuss any concerns with your surgeon.

Reviews

What patients say about Dr. Ashwin Tamhankar

Dr. Tamhankar's care made a daunting diagnosis feel manageable. His confidence and skill truly stood out.

Ravi S.

Pune

The robotic surgery was smooth and recovery went better than expected. Grateful for the gentle approach.

Neha K.

Mumbai

★★★★★

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