Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) Treatment in Lucknow — Dr. Kanishk Dokania, Lucknow

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Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) Treatment in Lucknow

Expert kidney cancer (RCC) treatment — laparoscopic nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy — by Dr. Kanishk Dokania at Charak Hospital, Lucknow. Call: 0522-666-4444.

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Renal Cell Carcinoma — Overview

Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is the most common kidney cancer in adults. It is often discovered incidentally on ultrasound or CT scan done for another reason. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, hypertension, and family history.

Symptoms

  • Blood in urine (haematuria) — most common presenting symptom
  • Flank pain or lump in abdomen
  • Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
  • Often asymptomatic — incidentally found on imaging

Treatment

StageSurgery5-yr Survival
T1 (<7 cm, confined to kidney)Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (preferred)85–95%
T2 (>7 cm, confined to kidney)Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy70–85%
T3 (extends beyond kidney)Open/Lap Radical Nephrectomy + Thrombectomy50–70%
T4 / Metastatic (M1)Targeted therapy (sunitinib, pembrolizumab)10–20%

Frequently Asked Questions

Partial nephrectomy removes only the tumour-bearing portion of the kidney, preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It is preferred for tumours <7 cm (T1) and is the gold standard for solitary kidneys, bilateral tumours, or patients with CKD. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy achieves equivalent cancer control to radical nephrectomy.
Yes. RCC most commonly spreads to lungs (most common), lymph nodes, liver, adrenal glands and bone. Staging CT chest/abdomen/pelvis and bone scan assess for metastases. Approximately 30% of patients have metastases at diagnosis.
Metastatic RCC is not curable with surgery alone. Modern targeted therapies (sunitinib, pazopanib) and immunotherapy (nivolumab + ipilimumab, pembrolizumab + axitinib) have significantly improved outcomes — median survival now 3–5 years. Cytoreductive nephrectomy (removing the primary tumour) may benefit selected patients receiving systemic therapy.

📍 Consult Dr. Kanishk Dokania at Charak Hospital, Lucknow

  • MBBS · MS · M.Ch (Urology) — Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon, 11+ years experience
  • OPD: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Consultation Fee: ₹800
  • Institute of Urology & Kidney Transplant, Hardoi Road, near Safaid Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow – 226003
  • 📞 0522-666-4444 | Emergency: 24×7

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