Brief Description: The Department of Uro-Oncology at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH), Dhaka, provides comprehensive care for patients with urological cancers including those of the kidney, bladder, prostate, testis, penis and adrenal gland. The department focuses on accurate diagnosis, surgical management, and multidisciplinary treatment in collaboration with medical and radiation oncology, Gynae Oncology, Surgical Oncology. It also engages in academic training, clinical research, and awareness activities, aiming to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care and contribute to advancements in the field of uro-oncology in Bangladesh.
History & Establishment: The Department of Uro-Oncology at the National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICRH) was established in 2015 with the vision of providing specialized care for patients with genitourinary malignancies in Bangladesh. Since its inception, the department has evolved into a leading national referral center for the management of cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, testis, penis & adrenal gland.
Over the years, the department has achieved several key milestones, including the introduction of laparoscopic urological oncology surgeries, image-guided diagnostic procedures, and comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care. It actively collaborates with other departments—such as Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Radiology—to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered treatment.
The Uro-Oncology Department also plays an important role in academic training and research, contributing regularly to national cancer data, postgraduate education, and awareness programs aimed at early detection and prevention of urological cancers.
OPD
Consultation regarding urological diseases
Availability: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Appointment Required: Yes
Inpatient Services
Pre-operative and post-operative patient management
Availability: 24/7
Appointment Required: Yes
Emergency Services
PCN, DJ stenting, and haematuria management
Availability: 24/7
Appointment Required: Yes
Day Care Services
DJ stenting, prostate biopsy, and wound care
Availability: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Appointment Required: Yes
Specialized Facilities & Technologies
The Department of Uro-Oncology
at NICRH is equipped with modern facilities for the diagnosis and management of
urological cancers. State-of-the-art equipment and technologies include
advanced endoscopic systems (TURP, TURBT, ureterorenoscopy), laparoscopic
surgical setups, and high-precision imaging support for staging and
planning. The department also offers minimally invasive procedures, neobladder
reconstruction, and multidisciplinary tumor board-based treatment planning in
collaboration with medical and radiation oncology, ensuring comprehensive and
personalized cancer care.
To deliver comprehensive, evidence-based management of urological cancers through multidisciplinary care, advanced surgical practice, research, and training. The department aims to ensure early diagnosis, effective treatment, academic development, and increased public awareness for better cancer outcomes.
- Ongoing
Research Projects:
- Outcome
of Radical Cystectomy for MIBC After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Prospective
Study
- Management
of Penile Carcinoma At NICRH
- Incidence
& Prevalence of Genito Urinary Carcinoma at NICRH
- Head
of Department (HOD): Dr Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury
- Designation:
Assistant Professor
- Contact
Email: uroonco.nicrh@gmail.com
- Office
Location: Block: C Room: 607
• Working Hours: 8 am to 2:30 pm
