Consultant - Uro-Oncology

Roles & Responsibilities

• Surgical Uro-Oncology: Perform complex open, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures for urological malignancies, including radical prostatectomies, radical cystectomies with urinary diversions, partial/radical nephrectomies, retroperitoneal lymph node dissections (RPLND), and penile/testicular cancer resections.
• Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Participation: Lead urological discussion in multidisciplinary tumor boards alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to formulate tailored multimodal care plans.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic Workup: Conduct specialized diagnostic procedures including flexible/rigid cystoscopy, image-guided prostate biopsies, transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT), and urodynamic evaluations.
• OPD & IPD Clinical Management: Provide expert outpatient consultations, manage surgical admissions, oversee perioperative ICU care, and drive recovery pathways for urologic cancer patients.
• Complication & Emergency Management: Handle complex urological emergencies, post-operative surgical complications, and oncological issues such as malignant urinary tract obstructions or acute hematuria.
• Quality & Accreditation Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to surgical safety protocols, infection control guidelines, electronic medical record documentation, and NABH standards.
• Academics & Clinical Research: Guide residents, surgical fellows, and nursing staff in urologic oncology protocols, and participate in clinical trials and institutional research.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Education: MCh In Urology with a dedicated Fellowship in Uro-Oncology (or equivalent focused clinical training in urological cancers).
• Experience: Above 5 years of post-qualification experience in Uro-Oncology, preferably within a high-volume tertiary care hospital or dedicated cancer center.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in laparoscopic and complex open uro-oncological procedures, urinary diversion techniques, and endourological interventions.
• Clinical & Soft Skills: Strong surgical judgment, high precision, clear and empathetic communication with patients and families, and a collaborative team-first approach.