Precision robotic surgery for kidney cancer
Mr Abhishek Reekhaye is a London-based consultant specialising in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for kidney and upper urinary tract cancer — combining advanced surgical technology with personalised, compassionate care.
- FRCS (Urol)
- MCh (Distinction)
- GMC Specialist Register
Part ofUrology Partners
See robotic kidney surgery in action
A short look at how Mr Reekhaye uses the da Vinci robotic system to treat kidney and upper urinary tract conditions.
Full general urology, with a robotic kidney cancer subspecialty
Mr Reekhaye is an experienced consultant urologist who manages the full range of general and core urology, from common urinary symptoms to stones, infections and benign prostate conditions. Alongside this, he holds a subspecialty in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for kidney and upper urinary tract cancer — pairing the reassurance of a broad urological practice with genuine depth where it matters most.
- Fellowship-trained at two of the UK’s leading kidney cancer centres
- A focus on preserving healthy kidney wherever possible
- Enhanced-recovery pathways for a faster, smoother recovery
At a glance
Care built around you
A kidney diagnosis can be daunting. Mr Reekhaye’s aim is to make the path ahead clear, calm and entirely centred on you.
Compassionate care
A calm, unhurried approach at every stage, recognising the worry that a kidney diagnosis brings to you and your family.
Shared decisions
Clear explanations and honest options, so that decisions about your treatment are always made together.
Breadth and depth
The full range of general and core urology, alongside a robotic subspecialty in kidney and upper-tract cancer.
Continuity of care
Seen and looked after by Mr Reekhaye personally, from your first consultation through to follow-up.
Advanced surgery for the kidney and upper urinary tract
Robotic Kidney Cancer Surgery
Robotic partial and radical nephrectomy for kidney tumours, using the da Vinci platform for precision and control.
Nephron-Sparing Surgery
Preserving as much healthy, functioning kidney as possible whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Upper-Tract Cancer Surgery
Robotic nephroureterectomy for cancer of the upper urinary tract — the renal pelvis and ureter.
Complex & Second Opinions
Expertise in the retroperitoneal approach for complex cases, recurrent disease and the “hostile abdomen”.
The da Vinci robotic system
Robotic surgery does not operate on its own. Mr Reekhaye controls every movement of the da Vinci system from a console beside you in theatre — the technology simply lets him work with greater precision, vision and control through tiny incisions.
3D high-definition vision
A magnified, immersive view of the operating field, in far greater detail than the naked eye.
Articulating instruments
Wristed instruments that bend and rotate beyond the range of the human hand for fine, controlled work.
Tremor filtration
The system gently filters natural hand tremor, translating movement into steady, precise action.
Scaled, precise motion
Larger hand movements are scaled down into tiny, exact movements inside the body.
The surgeon is in full control of the system at all times.
Conditions and robotic procedures
A full general urology practice, with a robotic subspecialty in kidney and upper urinary tract surgery.
Conditions
- Kidney cancerRenal cell carcinoma, from small renal masses found on a scan to larger or complex tumours.
- Upper-tract cancerCancer of the renal pelvis and ureter (the upper urinary tract).
- Blood in the urinePrompt assessment of visible or microscopic haematuria.
- Raised PSAAssessment of a raised PSA, with onward investigation where it is needed.
- Prostate enlargement (BPH)Benign prostate enlargement and lower urinary tract symptoms.
- Recurrent urinary infectionsInvestigation and management of recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Kidney stonesAssessment and treatment of kidney and ureteric stones.
- Scrotal & testicularCommon cysts, swellings, pain and lumps that need checking.
Robotic procedures
- Robotic partial nephrectomyRemoving the tumour while preserving as much healthy kidney as possible.
- Robotic radical nephrectomyRemoving the whole kidney for larger or more complex tumours.
- Robotic nephroureterectomyRemoving the kidney and ureter together for upper-tract cancer.
- Robotic pyeloplastyReconstruction for pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction.
- Robotic adrenalectomyRemoving an adrenal gland tumour sitting above the kidney.
- Robotic ureteric reimplantReconnecting the ureter to the bladder.
- Robotic ureteroplasty with buccal mucosal graftRepairing a narrowed ureter using a buccal mucosal graft.
- Robotic renal cyst deroofingRemoving the wall of a symptomatic kidney cyst.
What to expect, step by step
From your first consultation to recovery, your care follows a clear, supported pathway.
Consultation
An unhurried discussion of your diagnosis, your scans and every option open to you.
Diagnosis & planning
Careful imaging review and a personalised surgical plan, discussed within a specialist team.
Robotic surgery
Precise, minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci system, focused on sparing healthy kidney.
Recovery & follow-up
Enhanced-recovery care for a faster, smoother return home, with attentive ongoing follow-up.
The benefits of a robotic approach
Robotic surgery uses the da Vinci system to translate Mr Reekhaye’s movements into precise, controlled actions through small incisions — combining the accuracy of open surgery with the gentler recovery of a minimally invasive approach.
Explore robotic surgery- Enhanced precision through a magnified, high-definition 3D view
- Smaller incisions than traditional open surgery
- Less blood loss and a lower need for transfusion
- Reduced post-operative pain and scarring
- A shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal activity
- Day-case or short-stay surgery for appropriately selected patients
Hospitals & appointments
Mr Reekhaye holds the following appointments. The team will confirm exactly where your consultation and any surgery will take place when you book.
Mr Reekhaye’s consultant appointment, specialising in robotic surgery for renal cancer.
Private consultations and treatment, with his full verified profile available online.
View verified profileConsultation and surgery locations are confirmed at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to some of the questions patients ask most often before a consultation.
Preparing for your consultation
A little preparation helps you make the most of your time together. There is never any rush — your appointment is a chance to ask everything you need to, and to leave feeling clear about what comes next.
Book a Consultation- Your referral letter, if you have one
- A list of any medications you currently take
- Any previous scans, results or reports
- A note of the questions you’d like to ask
- Your insurance details, where applicable
What patients say
Patient experience
Consistently positive feedback from patients, shared through verified reviews.
Highly trained
Fellowship-trained at leading UK centres in robotic and renal-cancer surgery.
Fully accredited
On the GMC Specialist Register; member of RCSEd, BAUS and the EAU.
Where would you like to go next?
Patient resources
Practical guides and checklists to help you prepare for surgery and recover well.
Read the guidesWhy robotic surgery
Understand how a robotic, minimally invasive approach can help in kidney surgery.
Learn moreBook a consultation
Arrange a private appointment with Mr Reekhaye to discuss your diagnosis and options.
Book nowReferring a patient
Mr Reekhaye welcomes referrals for kidney and upper urinary tract cancer and complex renal masses. For urgent or two-week-wait concerns, please contact the practice directly and the team will help arrange a prompt appointment.
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