Patient Education

Articles written for patients,
not textbooks

Plain language explanations of urological conditions, procedures, and screening — written by Dr. Supradeep Narayanaswamy.

PSA Screening Prostate Cancer · Screening
Your PSA result came back elevated. Here is what that actually means.

An elevated PSA does not always mean cancer. What PSA measures, what different values mean, and what your next steps should be.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Robotic Surgery Robotic Surgery · Patient Guide
What to expect before and after robotic prostate surgery

A complete week-by-week guide to the RARP journey — preparation, the day of surgery, hospital stay, and recovery at home.

April 2026 · 8 min read
Bladder Health Bladder Cancer · Symptoms
Blood in urine — when is it serious?

Haematuria is always worth investigating. What causes it, when it is serious, and what investigations you will need.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Cancer Screening Screening · All Urological Cancers
Urological cancer screening in India — who should get tested and when

PSA, urine tests, ultrasound, self-examination. A complete Indian screening guide.

April 2026 · 8 min read
Kidney Cancer Kidney Cancer · Uro-Oncology
Understanding kidney cancer — detection, staging, and treatment

Most kidney cancers are found by accident on a scan. What renal cell carcinoma means and why robotic surgery can preserve your kidney.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Bladder Cancer Bladder Cancer · Treatment
BCG therapy for bladder cancer — what it is and what to expect

BCG is one of the most effective local cancer treatments in medicine. A plain language guide to what it involves.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Myth vs Fact Prostate Cancer · Myth vs Fact
Does a prostate biopsy spread cancer? The truth about common fears.

The cancer seeding myth delays diagnosis and costs lives. Addressed directly with evidence.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Surgery Comparison Robotic Surgery · Comparison
Robotic vs open surgery — a clear comparison for patients

Side-by-side comparison of incision size, blood loss, hospital stay, and outcomes.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Nerve Sparing Prostate Cancer · Surgical Technique
Nerve-sparing prostate surgery — preserving function while removing cancer

What nerve-sparing means, who qualifies, and what outcomes to expect.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Gleason Score Prostate Cancer · Pathology
Understanding your Gleason score — what it means for treatment

The Gleason grading system explained in plain language.

April 2026 · 6 min read
PSMA PET Scan Prostate Cancer · Imaging
PSMA PET scan explained — the most accurate test for prostate cancer staging

Why PSMA PET has transformed prostate cancer staging and what to expect.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Active Surveillance Prostate Cancer · Management
Active surveillance for prostate cancer — watching and waiting done right

Not all prostate cancers need immediate treatment. What active surveillance involves.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Can Cancer Be Cured Prostate Cancer · Prognosis
Can prostate cancer be cured? An honest guide to outcomes

Localised prostate cancer has near 100% 10-year survival. What 'cured' means in practice.

April 2026 · 6 min read
PSA After Surgery Prostate Cancer · Recurrence
PSA rising after surgery — what biochemical recurrence means

If PSA rises after prostatectomy, what it means, the monitoring process, and options.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Kidney Surgery Kidney Cancer · Robotic Surgery
Robotic partial nephrectomy — removing the tumour, saving the kidney

Why preserving kidney function matters and how robotic surgery makes it possible.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Choosing a Surgeon Robotic Surgery · Patient Guide
How to choose a robotic surgeon in India — questions to ask

What to look for, what questions to ask, and what numbers actually matter.

April 2026 · 6 min read
Pelvic Floor Recovery · Prostate Surgery
Kegel exercises after prostate surgery — the complete guide

How to do pelvic floor exercises correctly after RARP, when to start, how long until results, and the 7 mistakes that delay recovery.

August 2026 · 9 min read
Continence Recovery Recovery · Prostate Surgery
When does incontinence stop after prostate surgery? An honest answer

A week-by-week honest guide to urinary leakage after radical prostatectomy — what is normal, what factors matter, and when to seek help.

August 2026 · 8 min read
Post-Op Care Recovery · Prostate Surgery
Catheter care at home after prostate surgery — everything you need to know

A complete guide to managing a urinary catheter at home after RARP — cleaning, drainage bags, sleeping, warning signs, and catheter removal.

August 2026 · 7 min read
Sexual Health Recovery · Sexual Function
Erectile function after prostate surgery — the honest timeline

Nerve sparing explained, realistic recovery expectations, penile rehabilitation, and what treatments actually work.

August 2026 · 10 min read
Surveillance Surveillance · Prostate Cancer
PSA after prostate surgery — what the numbers actually mean

Understanding PSA levels after prostatectomy, what biochemical recurrence means, PSA doubling time, and how to manage PSA anxiety.

August 2026 · 9 min read