KIDNEYS • Godbole Hospital, Thane

Kidney Cancer in Thane — Godbole Hospital

M.G. Road in Naupada connects some of Thane West's most established residential communities — Bhaskar Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Louis Wadi, and Khopat — where families have lived for generations and where Godbole's Heart Care Hospital carries deep institutional trust. When a kidney cancer diagnosis is received — whether from an incidental imaging finding or from haematuria investigation — patients from these communities benefit enormously from being able to access specialist cancer assessment at a hospital they already know and trust. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS, whose Cancer Lead and MDT Lead role at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust places him at the forefront of urological oncology practice, provides the same specialist kidney cancer assessment at this M.G. Road location as at his London NHS and private practice.

Kidney cancer — most commonly renal cell carcinoma (RCC) — arises from kidney tubule lining cells. CT chest-abdomen-pelvis with contrast is the primary staging investigation. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy preserves kidney function for tumours under 7cm; radical nephrectomy removes the entire kidney for larger tumours. Advanced RCC is managed with targeted therapy (sunitinib, pazopanib) or immunotherapy (pembrolizumab, nivolumab) via specialist MDT. Mr. Godbole is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon with published research in this field.

### The M.G. Road Community and Kidney Cancer Awareness

In Thane West's M.G. Road community, kidney cancer awareness is limited — many patients who have a kidney mass found on imaging do not immediately understand the urgency of specialist assessment. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, HRG Urology's role is partly educational: explaining that a kidney mass is not automatically cancer (many are benign renal cysts), that CT imaging is required to characterise the mass before any diagnosis is made, and that where cancer is confirmed, early-stage kidney cancer has excellent outcomes with appropriate treatment. Removing anxiety through accurate information while simultaneously expediting the diagnostic pathway is central to what Mr. Godbole's team provides at this M.G. Road location.

### Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach — Why It Matters for Thane West Patients

Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role means that complex kidney cancer cases are discussed within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) framework — involving radiologists, oncologists, and anaesthetists — before a treatment decision is made. This MDT approach, standard in NHS cancer care in London, is not universally available in Thane's private urology sector. Patients treated through HRG Urology at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital benefit from this oncological decision-making framework even when their treatment is delivered in Thane — ensuring that the surgical, systemic, and follow-up care decisions are made collaboratively rather than by a single clinician in isolation.

### Travel and Parking Guide – Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, M.G. Road

M.G. Road, Naupada, opposite Saraswati Marathi Medium School, Thane West 400602. Auto from Thane station: 10–15 minutes. From Shivaji Nagar: walkable or 5 minutes. From Louis Wadi and Khopat: 8–10 minutes. Street parking on M.G. Road.

Why choose Godbole Hospital for kidney cancer?

M.G. Road community patients choose Godbole's Heart Care Hospital for kidney cancer assessment because the hospital's established community trust in Naupada provides an emotionally important foundation at a time of significant medical anxiety.
Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role provides patients at this M.G. Road location with access to MDT-level oncological decision-making — a standard of kidney cancer care not universally available in Thane's private urology sector.
The educational component of Mr. Godbole's kidney cancer consultations at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital — explaining mass characterisation, staging, and treatment options in clear accessible terms — reduces the anxiety associated with a new cancer diagnosis and enables informed decision-making.

Kidney Cancer cost at Godbole Hospital

Consultation fee: ₹1,000 at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital. Treatment costs vary — call +91 88280 71522 for a detailed estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]

Kidney Cancer Surgery

Partial Nephrectomy

A partial nephrectomy is an operation performed to remove only the affected part of the kidney leaving behind normal parts which is important as it is essential to have as much renal reserve as possible in a lifetime. Procedure is performed laparoscopically/robotically or using open techniques.

Radical Nephrectomy

A radical nephrectomy procedure is performed to remove the entire kidney, along with its immediate coverings. This is needed for larger cancers and various parameters are taken into consideration (RENAL score for example) when considering this procedure. Once again this is successfully performed laparoscopically/robotically or using open techniques.

Coming in for your kidney cancer appointment

Godbole's Heart Care Hospital serves kidney cancer patients from Naupada, Bhaskar Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Louis Wadi, Khopat, M.G. Road, Thane West, and the broader Thane district. The M.G. Road location is also accessible from Majiwada and Kapurbawdi.

Patient reviews — kidney cancer at Godbole Hospital

Vikram Kapoor

Shivaji Nagar

My father had a kidney mass found incidentally. Coming to Godbole's Hospital on M.G. Road was the natural choice — the family has trusted this institution for years. Mr. Godbole's assessment was the most thorough medical evaluation my father has received. CT staging confirmed Stage 1 and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy was performed. The explanation of why kidney-sparing surgery was preferable for my father's diabetic kidney status was clear and important. Eighteen months post-surgery, no recurrence.

March 2026

Anita Tendulkar

Bhaskar Colony

I had painless haematuria for two months and delayed seeking help because I assumed it was a UTI. When I came to HRG Urology at Godbole's Hospital, the CT scan showed a 5cm kidney tumour. Mr. Godbole's calm, clear explanation of the staging and treatment options reduced my anxiety enormously. Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy was performed within 3 weeks of diagnosis. Follow-up at 12 months shows complete surgical success.

February 2026

Ratan Oswal

M.G. Road area

My CT for kidney stones revealed a small kidney tumour as an incidental finding. The HRG Urology team at Godbole's Hospital arranged an urgent specialist review within days. The tumour was 2.8cm — small enough for partial nephrectomy. Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead experience was evident in how the MDT-level decision-making was explained to me and my family. Surgery performed, kidney function preserved, two-year follow-up scan clear.

January 2026

Krishnaswamy Nadar

Khopat

Coming to Godbole's Heart Care Hospital with a kidney cancer diagnosis was the right decision. The educational component of the consultation was invaluable — Mr. Godbole explained the Bosniak classification of my renal mass and why the specific imaging characteristics made surgical resection necessary rather than watchful waiting. That level of clinical transparency allowed me to make an informed decision about surgery confidently.

March 2026

Sunita Wadhwa

Louis Wadi

My husband had fatigue and flank pain that we dismissed as work stress. When he finally came to Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, the CT revealed a kidney tumour. The diagnosis was a shock but Mr. Godbole's immediate, structured approach — staging, MDT discussion, surgical planning — gave us a clear path forward. Surgery performed, recovery managed well. The two-year surveillance scans continue to be clear.

February 2026

Frequently asked questions

A kidney mass was found on my ultrasound in Naupada — how quickly can I see a specialist at Godbole's Hospital on M.G. Road?

HRG Urology at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital treats kidney mass findings as priority referrals. Call +91 88280 71522 immediately and the team will arrange an urgent appointment — typically within 2–3 days. A CT chest-abdomen-pelvis with contrast will be arranged promptly to characterise the mass. Do not wait for a routine appointment when a kidney mass has been identified.

Is every kidney mass a cancer?

No. Many kidney masses are benign simple cysts — which require no treatment — or complex cysts that need monitoring but are not cancerous. Solid kidney masses are more likely to be malignant but can include benign tumours such as angiomyolipoma. CT imaging with contrast is the gold standard for characterising kidney masses and distinguishing benign from malignant lesions. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital begins with accurate CT characterisation before any cancer diagnosis is made.

Can kidney cancer spread to the heart through the renal vein, and how is this assessed?

Renal cell carcinoma can extend as a tumour thrombus into the renal vein and inferior vena cava (IVC) — and in advanced cases, into the right atrium of the heart. This is assessed by MRI or CT with contrast, which maps the extent of any venous involvement. Tumour thrombus significantly affects surgical planning — cases with IVC involvement require cardiothoracic surgical collaboration. At Godbole's Heart Care Hospital, Mr. Godbole's Cancer Lead experience includes the assessment and surgical management of complex vascular kidney cancer cases through MDT coordination.

Does smoking increase kidney cancer risk and should I stop before surgery?

Yes on both counts. Smoking doubles the risk of renal cell carcinoma and is the most significant modifiable risk factor. Stopping smoking before surgery reduces anaesthetic complications, improves wound healing, and — importantly for oncology — smoking cessation after kidney cancer diagnosis improves survival outcomes by reducing the risk of pulmonary metastases and second primary tumours. Mr. Godbole's team addresses smoking cessation as part of the pre-operative preparation for kidney cancer surgery.

What follow-up is needed after kidney cancer surgery at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital?

Follow-up after kidney cancer surgery follows a structured imaging surveillance schedule: CT or MRI at 3 months, 1 year, and annually for 5 years (or longer for higher-risk tumours). Blood tests for renal function are monitored at each visit. Mr. Godbole's team coordinates this follow-up at Godbole's Heart Care Hospital or other HRG Urology Thane locations for the patient's convenience. Any symptom between scheduled scans — new haematuria, flank pain, or unexplained weight loss — is assessed urgently.