Patient Education

Articles written for patients,
not textbooks

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

PSA Prostate 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 20265 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 20268 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 20266 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 with a checklist to save and share.
April 20268 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, how it is staged, and why robotic surgery can preserve your kidney.
April 20267 min read
Bladder Cancer Treatment
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, how it works, and side effects.
April 20267 min read
Myth vs Fact Prostate Biopsy
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. A urological surgeon addresses it directly with evidence, and explains what the biopsy actually involves.
April 20266 min read