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Dr. Kanishk Dokania
MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · M.Ch — Urology
⚕️ Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon
🏥 Charak Hospital, Lucknow
🔬 Laser Stone & Transplant Expert
11+
Years Experience
₹800
Consultation Fee
Mon–Sat
OPD Days
10 AM–5 PM
OPD Timings
About Dr. Kanishk Dokania
Dr. Kanishk Dokania is one of Lucknow's most accomplished Urological Surgeons and Kidney Transplant Specialists, with over 11 years of advanced surgical experience. He holds an M.Ch in Urology — a super-speciality degree — and leads the Institute of Urology & Kidney Transplant at Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Hardoi Road, Dubagga, Lucknow.
Dr. Dokania's clinical practice spans the full breadth of urology: from minimally invasive laser kidney stone surgery (PCNL, URSL, RIRS) and laparoscopic urology to complex live-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantation. He also specialises in uro-oncology — performing TURBT for bladder cancer, radical nephrectomy for kidney tumours and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.
Patients from across Lucknow — Chinhat, Indira Nagar, Alambagh, Amausi, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao and Barabanki — consult Dr. Dokania for kidney disease management, stone treatment and urological surgeries at Charak Hospital's NABH-accredited facility.
🏥 Kidney Transplant Programme — Institute of Urology, Charak Hospital
- Live-donor & deceased-donor kidney transplants performed
- Registered transplant centre under NOTTO guidelines, Govt. of India
- Dedicated Transplant ICU with 24×7 nephrology & urology support
- Complete pre-transplant workup: HLA typing, crossmatch, cardiac evaluation
- Immunosuppression protocol & structured lifelong follow-up care
- CGHS / ECHS / Insurance / TPA cashless facility available
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Medical College, India
MS
MS — General Surgery
Postgraduate Surgical Training, India
M.Ch
M.Ch — Urology (Super-Speciality)
Advanced Urology & Transplant Training, India
Areas of Expertise
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Kidney Transplant Surgery
Live-donor and deceased-donor renal transplantation — complete pre-transplant evaluation, surgery, and lifelong immunosuppression management.
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Laser Kidney Stone Surgery
Holmium laser lithotripsy: PCNL for large stones, URSL for ureteric stones, RIRS for complex intrarenal calculi. Minimally invasive, day-care procedures.
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Laparoscopic Urology
Minimally invasive laparoscopic nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, adrenalectomy, radical prostatectomy and ureteroplasty through small keyhole incisions.
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Prostate Disorders (BPH & Cancer)
TURP and HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation) for BPH; laparoscopic and robotic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.
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Uro-Oncology
TURBT and BCG instillation for bladder cancer, radical cystectomy with urinary diversion, partial and radical nephrectomy for kidney tumours.
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Urinary Incontinence
Mid-urethral sling (TVT/TOT), bladder botox injections and urodynamic evaluation for stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence.
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Male Urology & Infertility
Varicocelectomy, TESA/PESA (microsurgical sperm retrieval), vasectomy reversal, testosterone evaluation and treatment of male sexual disorders.
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Reconstructive Urology
Urethroplasty (buccal mucosal graft) for urethral stricture, vesicovaginal fistula repair and complex ureteric reconstruction.
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Paediatric Urology
Hypospadias repair, pyeloplasty for UPJO, orchidopexy for undescended testis, VUR management and paediatric laparoscopic urology.
Procedures Performed
- Kidney Transplant (Live & Deceased Donor)
- PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- URSL — Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy
- RIRS — Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
- TURP — Transurethral Resection of Prostate
- HoLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation
- TURBT — Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour
- Radical Cystectomy + Urinary Diversion
- Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
- Pyeloplasty (UPJO Repair)
- Urethroplasty (Stricture Repair)
- Mid-Urethral Sling (TVT/TOT)
- Varicocelectomy
- TESA / PESA (Sperm Retrieval)
- Hypospadias Repair
- Orchidopexy
- AV Fistula Creation (Dialysis Access)
- Cystoscopy & Ureteroscopy
Kidney Transplant Cost in Lucknow — Charak Hospital
Approximate package cost — final estimate provided after pre-transplant evaluation based on donor type, workup findings, ICU stay and medications required.
| Package Component | Approximate Cost |
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| Pre-Transplant Workup (Recipient + Donor) — Blood groups, HLA typing, crossmatch, cardiac & imaging evaluation | ₹40,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Surgery Charges — Live Donor Transplant | ₹2,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 |
| Surgery Charges — Deceased Donor Transplant | ₹3,00,000 – ₹4,50,000 |
| Transplant ICU Stay (5–7 days) + Ward (5–7 days) | ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Immunosuppression Medications (First Year) | ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Total Approximate Package | ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 |
* CGHS / ECHS / TPA / Insurance cashless facility available. Call 0522-666-4444 for a personalised estimate.
Conditions Treated
Kidney Failure (CKD / ESRD)
Kidney Stones
Ureteric Stones
BPH (Prostate Enlargement)
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Urinary Incontinence
Recurrent UTI
Urethral Stricture
Hydronephrosis (UPJO)
Male Infertility
Varicocele
Overactive Bladder
Undescended Testis
Hypospadias
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Interstitial Cystitis
OPD Schedule & Consultation
🏥 Hospital
Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Dubagga
📅 OPD Days
Monday – Saturday
🕐 OPD Timings
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚨 Emergency
24 × 7 Urology Emergency Available
💰 Consultation Fee
₹800
📍 Address
Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
Frequently Asked Questions — Urology & Kidney Transplant
The kidney transplant cost in Lucknow at Charak Hospital ranges from ₹4,00,000 to ₹8,00,000 for a complete package. This includes pre-transplant workup (HLA typing, crossmatch, cardiac evaluation), surgery charges for both recipient and live donor, Transplant ICU stay (5–7 days), ward charges (5–7 days), and initial immunosuppression medications. Deceased-donor transplants may cost slightly more due to the additional organ retrieval process. CGHS, ECHS, and TPA cashless insurance facility is available. Call 0522-666-4444 for a personalised cost estimate.
Dr. Kanishk Dokania is one of the leading urologists and kidney transplant surgeons in Lucknow. He holds an M.Ch (Urology) — a 3-year super-speciality degree — along with MBBS and MS (General Surgery). With 11+ years of surgical experience at Charak Hospital, Dubagga, he specialises in live-donor kidney transplantation, laser stone surgery, laparoscopic urology and uro-oncology. OPD: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM. Fee: ₹800.
Yes. Dr. Dokania performs Holmium laser lithotripsy for kidney and ureteric stones at Charak Hospital, Lucknow. The procedures offered are:
• URSL (Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy) — for ureteric stones: ₹35,000–₹60,000
• PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) — for large kidney stones (>2 cm): ₹60,000–₹1,10,000
• RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) — for complex intrarenal stones: ₹70,000–₹1,20,000
All procedures are minimally invasive with stone-free rates above 90% and most patients are discharged in 1–3 days.
PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) is the gold standard treatment for large kidney stones (more than 2 cm), complex staghorn calculi, stones that have not passed with medication or ESWL, and stones in a horseshoe or anomalous kidney. Dr. Dokania performs laser-assisted PCNL through a small puncture (1 cm) in the back — no large incision is required. Hospital stay is 2–3 days and recovery is 7–10 days. Stone-free rate exceeds 85%.
Dr. Dokania offers two highly effective, minimally invasive options for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / prostate enlargement) without open surgery:
• TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) — the standard procedure, performed through the urethra, suitable for most prostate sizes. Hospital stay: 2–3 days.
• HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) — superior to TURP for large prostates. Bloodless, durable results, same-day catheter removal in many cases. Hospital stay: 1–2 days.
Both procedures eliminate urinary obstruction permanently and avoid the need for open prostate surgery.
After a successful kidney transplant at Charak Hospital:
• Most patients are discharged in 7–10 days after surgery
• The transplanted kidney usually starts working within 24–72 hours (immediate or delayed graft function)
• Return to light activities: 4–6 weeks; full recovery: 3 months
• Regular follow-up for immunosuppression monitoring, kidney function (creatinine, tacrolimus levels) is essential — especially during the first 6–12 months
• A well-functioning kidney transplant can last 15–20+ years with proper care and compliance
Early kidney disease is often silent. Warning signs that require urgent urology or nephrology consultation include:
• Swelling in legs, ankles or face (fluid retention)
• Frothy or foamy urine (protein in urine / proteinuria)
• Blood in urine (haematuria) — pink, red or brown urine
• Reduced urine output or complete absence of urination
• Severe flank pain — kidney stone or obstruction
• Persistent fatigue, nausea, itching in advanced CKD
• High blood pressure that is difficult to control
Do not delay — early treatment can prevent kidney failure and avoid dialysis or transplant.
Yes — without preventive measures, kidney stones recur in up to 50% of patients within 5 years. After laser stone surgery at Charak Hospital, Dr. Dokania recommends:
• High fluid intake — 2.5–3 litres of water daily to keep urine dilute
• Stone analysis — identifying the stone type (calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite) guides specific dietary restrictions
• 24-hour urine metabolic evaluation to detect underlying causes (hyperoxaluria, hypercalciuria)
• Reduce salt and animal protein intake; avoid high-oxalate foods (spinach, nuts, chocolate) for calcium oxalate stones
• Medication — potassium citrate, thiazide diuretics, allopurinol as indicated
• Regular ultrasound follow-up every 6–12 months
Dialysis (haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) is a life-sustaining treatment that filters waste from the blood 3 times per week when kidneys fail. It does not cure kidney failure.
Kidney transplant replaces the failed kidney with a healthy kidney from a live or deceased donor, restoring near-normal kidney function.
Kidney transplant is generally superior in terms of quality of life, survival, freedom from dialysis sessions, and long-term cost. A successful transplant:
• Frees the patient from dialysis (3 sessions/week, 4 hours each)
• Significantly improves survival — transplant patients live 10–15 years longer than dialysis patients on average
• Allows a near-normal lifestyle including work, travel and diet
Dialysis remains the bridge to transplant and the treatment for patients who are not transplant candidates. Dr. Dokania evaluates each patient individually to recommend the best option.
Yes. Prostate cancer is highly treatable, especially when detected early. Dr. Kanishk Dokania offers comprehensive prostate cancer management at Charak Hospital:
• PSA screening & prostate biopsy for diagnosis
• Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy — complete surgical removal of prostate with nerve-sparing technique to preserve continence and sexual function
• Active surveillance for low-risk, localised prostate cancer
• Coordination with medical oncology for hormone therapy (ADT) and radiation planning for advanced cases
Early-stage prostate cancer (confined to the gland) has a near 100% 5-year survival rate with appropriate treatment.
📍 Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003.
Serving urology and kidney transplant patients from Chinhat, Indira Nagar, Alambagh, Amausi, Hardoi Road, Sitapur, Unnao, Barabanki and Central Lucknow.
