Dr. G.Ravindra Varma
Managing Director and Sr Consultant Urologist, Andrologist, Uro-Oncologist, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon
28+ Years
Visakhapatnam
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
Get answers to common questions about urological care, treatments, and our services.
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 Vizag treats Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer, with individualized treatment plans ranging from conservative medical management to advanced robotic and laser surgery.
The Vizag branch is led by Dr. G. Ravindra Varma (Managing Director, Sr. Consultant Urologist, Andrologist, Uro-Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon, 28+ years) and Dr. Amit Saple (Executive Director, Senior Consultant Urologist, Andrologist & Transplant Surgeon, 26+ years), supported by Dr. P. Sridhar (Consultant Urologist, 11+ years).
Yes. Dr. G. Ravindra Varma is a specialist Uro-Oncologist at the Vizag branch, making prostate cancer diagnosis, staging, and surgical treatment — including robotic prostatectomy — available locally in Visakhapatnam.
Yes. Both Dr. G. Ravindra Varma and Dr. Amit Saple are trained robotic surgeons with over 25 years of experience each, providing access to robotic prostatectomy and other minimally invasive robotic procedures at the Vizag branch.
AINU Vizag offers UroLift (Prostatic Urethral Lift), Rezūm (Water Vapor Therapy), iTind, TUMT (Transurethral Microwave Therapy), and TUNA (Transurethral Needle Ablation) for patients with BPH who are suitable candidates for minimally invasive management.
Surgical treatments available 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 for faster recovery and high success rates.
Yes. Both Dr. G. Ravindra Varma and Dr. Amit Saple are qualified Andrologists, making AINU Vizag capable of addressing prostate conditions that also affect male sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory issues related to prostate disease.
For mild to moderate BPH, AINU Vizag offers watchful waiting, alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, combination therapy, antibiotics for prostatitis, and anti-inflammatory drugs — all managed under specialist supervision.
Immediate consultation is recommended for symptoms such as complete inability to urinate, blood in urine or semen, severe lower back or pelvic pain, or painful ejaculation. These can indicate serious prostate or urological conditions requiring prompt specialist attention.
Yes. AINU Hospitals is NABH certified across all branches including Visakhapatnam, ensuring standardized clinical protocols, patient safety measures, and quality care delivery.
You can book an appointment by calling 040-67313199, visiting ainuindia.org/book-an-appointment, or logging into the Patient Portal at patientportal.ainuindia.org. Individual doctor appointments with Dr. G. Ravindra Varma, Dr. Amit Saple, or Dr. P. Sridhar can also be booked through the doctors section on the website.
