Dr. Amitabh Kumar
Consultant Urologist, Kidney Transplant and Robotic Surgeon
5+ Years
Siliguri, West Bengal
The prostate is a small but important gland that plays a key role in male reproductive health. It is located just below the urinary bladder and sits in front of the rectum, which is why it can be felt during a digital rectal examination. One unique feature of the prostate is that it surrounds the urethra; the tube responsible for carrying urine from the bladder out of the body.
Functionally, the prostate contributes to the production of semen. It secretes a fluid that helps nourish and protect sperm, improving their mobility and survival after ejaculation. This prostatic fluid combines with sperm from the testes and secretions from other reproductive glands, such as the seminal vesicles, to form semen. During ejaculation, the smooth muscle within the prostate contracts, helping push semen forward through the urethra.
The prostate is present from birth, but it remains small during childhood. It begins to grow during puberty under the influence of male hormones and continues to enlarge gradually throughout adulthood. While this growth is a normal part of aging, excessive enlargement or abnormal changes in the prostate can lead to urinary, sexual, and general health concerns that may require medical evaluation.
Several conditions can affect the prostate, ranging from benign age-related changes to infections and cancer.
Most common type (75% of cases)
More common in men
Infection-related stones
Prostate conditions often affect the urinary system because of the gland’s close relationship with the urethra. Symptoms may develop gradually and can range from mild inconvenience to significant disruption of daily life
All procedures at AINU Hospitals are performed by experienced urologists with the aid of advanced laser technology, ensuring faster recovery, minimal discomfort, and high success rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, it’s a serious disease, but most people survive the cancer if it’s detected at an early stage.
There’s no known cause of prostate cancer, but your age, race, and family history might increase your risk.
In adults its 20-25 grams in weight, Measures roughly 3-4 cm wide, 2-3 cm thick, and 3-4 cm long.
Normal prostate allows unrestricted urine flow, while enlarged prostate compresses the urethra causing urinary symptoms
AINU Hospitals Siliguri treats Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer, offering evidence-based care from conservative medical management to advanced surgical procedures.
The Siliguri branch is served by Dr. Amitabh Kumar (Consultant Urologist, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgeon, 5+ years) and Dr. Sashiraj Singh (Consultant Urologist, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgeon, 4+ years), both trained in robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery.
Yes. Both urologists at AINU Siliguri are trained robotic surgeons, making robotic prostatectomy accessible to patients in Siliguri and the North Bengal region without needing to travel to a metro city.
AINU Siliguri offers minimally invasive options including UroLift (Prostatic Urethral Lift), Rezūm (Water Vapor Therapy), iTind, TUMT (Transurethral Microwave Therapy), and TUNA (Transurethral Needle Ablation) for suitable BPH patients.
Surgical options include TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate), HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), laser vaporization, and robotic prostatectomy — all performed using advanced laser and robotic technology.
Patients with mild to moderate BPH symptoms can be managed with watchful waiting, alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, or combination therapy under the supervision of AINU’s urology specialists.
Yes. AINU Siliguri offers evaluation and surgical management for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy. Patients requiring advanced uro-oncology care can also be referred within the AINU network for comprehensive treatment.
AINU Siliguri brings the same NABH-certified, multi-specialty urological care available at AINU’s larger branches to North Bengal. Patients from Siliguri, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and surrounding areas can now access robotic and laser prostate procedures locally.
Symptoms like blood in urine or semen, complete inability to urinate, persistent pelvic or lower back pain, painful ejaculation, or difficulty maintaining an erection require immediate urological consultation. Early evaluation at AINU Siliguri can prevent serious complications.
Yes. AINU Hospitals is NABH certified, ensuring all branches including Siliguri meet national standards for patient safety, clinical quality, and ethical healthcare delivery.
You can book an appointment by calling 040-67313199, visiting ainuindia.org/book-an-appointment, or using the Patient Portal at patientportal.ainuindia.org. You can also book directly with Dr. Amitabh Kumar or Dr. Sashiraj Singh through the doctors section on the website.
