Dr. Anand Utture is a Mumbai-based urologist and andrologist with 27+ years of experience and a clinic in Mahim, seeing patients across Bandra, Worli, Dadar, Prabhadevi, and South Mumbai. He is trained in Australia and New Zealand and specialises in laser kidney stone surgery, prostate enlargement treatment, and male infertility.

Look for board certification (MCh/DNB Urology), hospital affiliations you recognise, hands-on experience with laser and minimally invasive techniques rather than only open surgery, and a doctor who explains options clearly instead of pushing surgery first. Patient volume and complication rates matter more than proximity alone.

Yes. While the clinic is based in Mahim, Dr. Utture regularly treats patients from across Bandra, Worli, Dadar, Prabhadevi, Colaba, and greater South Mumbai, and operates at hospitals accessible from all these areas, including Lilavati, S.L. Raheja Fortis, and P.D. Hinduja.

A urologist treats the urinary tract in both men and women — kidneys, bladder, ureters, and prostate. An andrologist focuses specifically on male reproductive and sexual health, including infertility, low testosterone, and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Utture practices both, which helps when symptoms overlap.

A nephrologist manages kidney disease medically — chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and metabolic causes of stone formation. A urologist is the surgeon who treats structural problems: removing stones, operating on an enlarged prostate, or correcting urinary blockages. The two often work together on the same patient.

Dr. Anand Utture has over 27 years of experience in urology, having trained at LTMGH Sion Hospital, Mumbai, before completing fellowships at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, and advanced laser training at Tauranga Hospital and the Holmium Laser Institute in New Zealand.

Dr. Utture practices and operates at Lilavati Hospital (Bandra), S.L. Raheja Hospital — A Fortis Associate (Mahim), and P.D. Hinduja Hospital (Mahim), in addition to consultations at his Mahim clinic, giving patients flexibility to choose a hospital convenient to Bandra, Mahim, or South Mumbai.

Many patients dismiss early symptoms because they seem minor: dull pain in the back or side, mild burning during urination, faint blood in urine, occasional nausea, or slightly cloudy urine. These can persist quietly until a stone moves and triggers sudden, severe pain.

No. Kidney stone pain typically starts in the side or lower back and radiates toward the abdomen or groin, often coming in waves and paired with nausea, urinary burning, or blood in urine. Back pain without these accompanying symptoms is more often muscular or spinal in origin.

Low water intake is a major factor but not the only one. High salt intake, excess animal protein, obesity, genetics, recurrent urinary infections, certain medications, and metabolic disorders all contribute to stone formation. Diet and lifestyle together usually matter more than hydration alone.

Rising rates are linked to dehydration from sedentary indoor lifestyles, processed and high-sodium food consumption, obesity, and Mumbai's hot, humid climate, which increases fluid loss through sweat without a corresponding rise in water intake. Changing dietary patterns have amplified this trend.

Yes — kidney stones are no longer a condition limited to older adults. Poor hydration habits, fast food consumption, high-salt diets, obesity, and family history are pushing stone formation into people in their twenties and thirties far more often than a generation ago.

See a urologist immediately if pain becomes severe, blood appears in urine, fever or chills develop, vomiting starts, or urine flow reduces significantly. These signs can indicate infection or blockage, and delaying treatment raises the risk of permanent kidney damage.

Small stones, generally under 5mm, often pass on their own with hydration and prescribed medication over one to three weeks. Larger stones, persistent pain, infection, blockage, or reduced kidney function usually require an endoscopic or laser procedure rather than waiting it out.

Surgery is typically advised when a stone is too large to pass naturally, is blocking urine flow, keeps causing infections, produces severe unmanageable pain, or fails to move despite medication — a decision usually confirmed with an ultrasound or CT scan.

Laser lithotripsy uses a thin scope passed through the natural urinary tract to reach the stone, which is then fragmented using laser energy — most commonly Holmium laser. The resulting fragments are removed or pass out naturally. It's minimally invasive, usually day-care, with faster recovery than open surgery.

RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) uses a flexible scope through the natural urinary passage — no cuts at all — and is considered the gold standard for mid-sized kidney stones. PCNL uses one small incision for larger, complex stones. ESWL uses external shock waves and suits smaller, softer stones but often needs repeat sessions.

Kidney stone laser surgery in Mumbai typically costs between roughly ₹50,000 and ₹1,50,000, depending on the procedure (ESWL, RIRS, or PCNL), stone size and location, hospital, and room category chosen. Your urologist can give an accurate estimate only after imaging confirms stone size and position.

Most patients go home the same day or after one night and return to normal activity within three to five days, though this depends on stone size, procedure type, and whether a stent was placed, which may cause mild discomfort for a week or two.

Yes — anyone who has had one stone has a meaningfully higher risk of another. Prevention centres on adequate daily hydration, cutting salt intake, moderating animal protein, maintaining a healthy weight, and periodic follow-up tests to catch metabolic risk factors early.

No. Water significantly lowers risk by diluting stone-forming minerals in urine, but it doesn't override diet, genetics, or underlying metabolic conditions. Someone with a strong family history or a metabolic disorder can still form stones even with good hydration habits.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland below the bladder in men that surrounds the urethra. Hormonal changes with age cause it to gradually enlarge — a condition called BPH — which can press on the urethra and disrupt normal urine flow.

Frequent nighttime urination is often an early sign of an enlarging prostate pressing on the bladder, but it can also point to urinary infection, diabetes, or other bladder conditions. If it's a new or worsening pattern, it's worth a proper evaluation rather than assuming it's just aging.

Common early signs include a weak or interrupted urine stream, frequent urination especially at night, urgency, a sense of incomplete bladder emptying, and difficulty starting urination. These symptoms develop gradually, which is why many men adapt to them for years.

No. In men over 50 it's frequently prostate-related, but it can also stem from urinary tract infections, diabetes, bladder overactivity, certain medications, or simply high fluid intake. A urine test and PSA check usually clarify the cause quickly.

Yes. Benign prostate enlargement becomes increasingly common from the early 50s onward and affects the majority of men to some degree by their 60s and 70s. It's rarely dangerous on its own, but untreated symptoms can meaningfully affect sleep and quality of life.

Blood in urine, complete inability to pass urine, severe urgency or pain, recurrent urinary infections, or a sudden worsening of symptoms all warrant immediate evaluation — these can signal infection, acute retention, or occasionally something more serious.

Surgery becomes the better option when medications no longer control symptoms, urinary retention develops, infections keep recurring, bleeding occurs, or day-to-day quality of life is significantly affected despite treatment. It's a decision made jointly after reviewing how the prostate responds to medical management.

Bipolar plasmakinetic TURP and laser prostate surgery both remove the excess tissue blocking urine flow, using energy delivered through a scope rather than open incisions. Compared to older open surgery, they involve less bleeding, shorter hospital stays, and a faster return to normal activity — one of Dr. Utture's specific areas of expertise.

Most patients are up and about within a day and resume normal daily activities within a week to ten days, noticeably faster than traditional open prostate surgery, which can require several weeks. A catheter is typically needed for a short period afterward.

No. The large majority of prostate enlargement cases are benign and unrelated to cancer. That said, some symptoms overlap, which is exactly why a PSA blood test and clinical exam are recommended rather than assuming either way based on symptoms alone.

Men are generally advised to discuss PSA screening with a urologist starting around age 50, or earlier from the early 40s if there's a family history of prostate cancer or persistent urinary symptoms. Regular check-ups help catch changes early.

An andrologist specifically manages male reproductive and sexual health — infertility work-ups, low testosterone, varicocele, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory disorders. Because Dr. Utture practices both urology and andrology, patients don't need referral elsewhere when a urinary issue and a fertility concern overlap.

If a couple hasn't conceived after twelve months of regular unprotected intercourse (or six months if the woman is over 35), a semen analysis and male fertility evaluation are recommended alongside the standard gynaecological work-up — male factors contribute to roughly 40–50% of infertility cases.

In many cases, yes. Depending on the cause — hormonal imbalance, varicocele, infection, or blockage — treatment can range from lifestyle and medical management to minor surgical correction or assisted reproduction. A proper diagnosis determines which path applies.

A varicocele is one of the most common correctable causes of male infertility, as it can raise scrotal temperature and impair sperm quality. Surgery is generally recommended only when it's linked to abnormal semen parameters, pain, or testicular size changes — not every varicocele needs treatment.

Common signs include persistent fatigue, reduced libido, difficulty building muscle, mood changes, and in some cases erectile difficulty. Because these symptoms overlap with several other conditions, a blood test is needed to confirm low testosterone before starting treatment.

Yes, in most cases. Erectile dysfunction commonly has vascular, hormonal, neurological, or psychological roots, and a urologist or andrologist is typically the right first point of contact — since it's frequently an early marker of broader cardiovascular or metabolic health issues.

Unlike in women, UTIs in men are less common, and recurrent infections often point to an underlying issue — an enlarged prostate, a stone, or a structural blockage — rather than being routine. Men with repeated UTIs should be evaluated rather than just treated each time.

Blood in urine should always be evaluated, even if it's painless or happens only once. Causes range from a minor infection or stone to, less commonly, a tumour — and because the range is so wide, it's never something to simply wait out.

Kidney stones form in the kidney and may travel down the urinary tract; bladder stones form directly in the bladder, often due to incomplete emptying linked to an enlarged prostate or nerve issues. Both are treated endoscopically, but the underlying cause and follow-up plan differ.

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You can call the clinic directly, WhatsApp for a quick query, or use the "Schedule a Consultation" option on the website. Same-day appointments are usually available for urgent symptoms like severe pain, visible blood in urine, or inability to pass urine.

Dr. Utture operates at Lilavati, S.L. Raheja Fortis, and P.D. Hinduja, so the choice usually comes down to your insurance network, location convenience between Bandra and Mahim, and room category preference — the same surgical expertise applies at each hospital.

Cashless facilities are generally available at Lilavati, S.L. Raheja Fortis, and P.D. Hinduja for empanelled insurers, though exact coverage depends on your specific policy and the procedure. Confirm directly with the hospital's insurance desk using your policy details before scheduling surgery.

Bring any previous test reports, scans, a list of current medications, and a brief history of your symptoms — when they started and what makes them better or worse. This helps the first consultation move straight to diagnosis rather than repeating basic tests.

Yes. While andrology is male-specific, general urology — including kidney stones, UTIs, bladder issues, and urinary incontinence — is treated in both men and women, and Dr. Utture sees female patients for these conditions.

For urgent situations — severe pain, inability to urinate, high fever with urinary symptoms — contact the clinic directly or head to the emergency department at Lilavati, S.L. Raheja Fortis, or P.D. Hinduja, where Dr. Utture's affiliated urology team can be reached for urgent cases.