About Dr Sethi

Kapil is a Melbourne-trained urologist specialising in minimally invasive prostate surgery. With a focus on HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), he has honed his skills at renowned German institutions,
including the Martini Klinik and Asklepios Klinik.

Kapil’s expertise lies in the en-bloc technique, a minimally invasive approach that provides superior outcomes for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. This technique involves removing the enlarged prostate tissue in one piece to reduce anaesthesia time and improve clinical outcomes.

Beyond his clinical practice, Kapil is actively involved in research and teaching. He has presented his work internationally and is a reviewer for leading urology journals. As a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University
of Melbourne, Kapil is committed to training the next generation of urologists and advancing the field of prostate surgery.

Education & Qualifications

• 2018 Fellowship (Urology) of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
• 2012-17 RACS & USANZ SET 1-6 Accredited Trainee in Urology
• 2015 Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Melbourne, Australia
• 2008 Basic Surgical Training, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• 1999- 2003 Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS), University of Newcastle, Australia
  

Appointments

• 2019-Current Visiting Medical Officer in Urology (St Vincent’s Health, Melbourne)
• 2019-Current Visiting Medical Officer in Urology (Austin Health, Melbourne)
• 2019-21 Visiting Medical Officer in Urology (Western Health, Melbourne)
• 2019-Current Senior Clinical lecturer (Level C) (Dept Medicine, Uni Melbourne)
• 2018-19 International Fellowships
• University Medical Centre Eppendorf, Hamburg (Prof. M Fisch)
• Martini Clinic Eppendorf, Hamburg (Prof. M Graefen & Prof. A Haese)
• Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Hamburg (Prof. A Gross)
• Stepping Hill Hospital, NHS Trust Stockport (Mr S Bromage)
• 2017 SET 6 Urology (Fellow) (Austin Health, Melbourne)
• 2016 SET 5 Urology (St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne)
• 2015 SET 4 Urology (Ballarat Health, Victoria)
• 2014 SET 3 Urology (Western Health, Melbourne)
• 2013 SET 2 General Surgery (Eastern Health, Melbourne)
• 2012 SET 1 Urology & General Surgery (Eastern Health, Melbourne)
• 2011 Registrar in Vascular & General Surg (Southport NHS, UK)
• 2008-10 Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Uni Melbourne, Austin Health)
• 2008-10 Clinical Research Registrar (Austin Health, Melbourne)
• 2007 Basic Surgical Training Year 2 (Austin & Northern Health)
• 2006 Honorary Fellow in Anatomy (University of Melbourne)
• 2006 Basic Surgical Training Year 1 (Austin & Northern Health)
• 2005 HMO in Critical Care (Northern Health, Melbourne)
• 2004 Internship Newcastle, NSW
  

Committees and Clinical Trials

• 2022 - Current St Vincent’s Academy of Surgeons, St Vincent’s Health, Melbourne
• Current St Vincent’s Dept of Surgery Education committee, Melbourne
• Current – Clinical Trial Primary Investigator: An observational study of Cxbladder performance for the detection of urothelial carcinoma in patients presenting with haematuria, Austin Health
• 2019 - Current Interview panel, Urological Society of ANZ SET Trainee Selection, RACS
• 2020-21 Clinical Trial Primary Investigator: Evaluation of Cxbladder for the Detection of Urothelial Carcinoma in Patients Presenting with Haematuria, Western Health, Melbourne
• 2019-20 VCCC Genitourinary Cancers Strategy Group
• 2019-20 Victorian Oncological clinical pathway implementation Strategy advisory committee, Dept Health and Human Services
• 2019-20 Examination panel for Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy, Uni Melbourne
  

Scholarships & Awards

• 2023 Urological Association of Asia (UAA) Young Leadership Forum, USANZ delegate, Dubai, UAE 28 Sep
• 2017 USANZ International Ipsen Trainee Exchange Programme recipient, UAA, Hong Kong 1-3 Aug
• 2015 USANZ - Karl Storz IRCAD Grant for Trainees, Advanced Course in Urological Surgery, Taiwan
• 2012 Austin Research Prize in Surgery and Anaesthesia, Austin Health, Victoria
• 2012 Villis Marshall Award, Best research by trainee in full time academia, USANZ Annual Scientific Meeting, Darwin, 24 April
• 2010 Foundation for Research Surgery Scholarship, RACS
• 2010 Australian Urological Foundation Research Grant, USANZ
• 2010 Austin Hospital Medical Research Foundation Grant, Austin Health, Melbourne
• 2008 Sir Thomas Naghten Fitzgerald and RG & AU Meade Scholarship, Uni Melbourne
• 2008 RJ Fletcher Research Scholarship, Uni Melbourne
  

Publications

• Do Alpha Blockers Reduce the Risk of Urinary Retention Post-Transperineal Prostate Biopsy? A Systematic Narrative Review.Z Alhamdani, S Poppenbeek, D Bolton, LM Wong, K Sethi. World Journal of Urology. 2024;42 (1)
• Utility of urinary biomarkers in primary haematuria: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Soputro N, Gracias D, Dias B, Nzenza T, O'Connell H, Sethi K . BJUI Compass. 2022; 3(5): 334-343. doi:10.1002/bco2.147
• PEDAL protocol: a prospective single-arm paired comparison of multiparametric MRI and 18FDCPFyl PSMA PET/CT to diagnose prostate cancer V Tran, A Hong, T Sutherland, K Taubman, SF Lee, D Lenaghan, K Sethi, NMCorcoran, N Lawrentschuk, H Woo, Lisa Tarlinton, D Bolton, T Spelman, L Thomas, R Booth, J Hegarty, E Perry, LM Wong. BMJ Open 2022;12:e061815. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061815
• Ureteric orifice obstruction by catheter balloon Post-TURP: A rare cause of obstructive uropathy KR Qin, LGibson, TG Manning, KSethi, DBolton. Urology Case Reports 40 (2022) 101948
• Assessing the impact of introducing mpMRI prostate in Australia after introduction of a federal government subsidy T Whish-Wilson, D Costello, S Finch, T Sutherland, D Lenaghan, K Sethi, L-M Wong BJU Int. 2020;125: 56-56
• Targeting HIF-1α to Prevent Renal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Does It Work? K Sethi, K Rao, A Shulkes, G Baldwin, D Bolton, O Patel J Ischia. Int J Cell Biol. 2018 Nov 25:9852791
• Protective effect of zinc preconditioning against renal ischemia reperfusion injury is dose dependent K Rao, K Sethi, J Ischia, L Gibson, L Galea, L Xiao, M Yim, M Chang, N Papa, D Bolton, A Shulkes, GS Baldwin, O Patel. PLoS One, 2017;12 (7), e0180028
• Thermo-expandable prostatic stents for bladder outlet obstruction in the frail and elderly population – an underutilized procedure? K Sethi, M Bozin, T Jabane, R McMullin, D Cook, R Forsyth, L Dodds, L Johns Putra Investig Clin Urol. 2017 Nov;58(6):447-452.
• Identification of Binding Sites for C-terminal proGRP-derived peptides in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Potential Target for Future Therapy. J Ischia, O Patel, K Sethi, MS Nordlund, D Bolton, A Shulkes, G Baldwin. BJU Int. 2015;115(5):728-735
• Comparison of renal preconditioning techniques in a rat model. K Sethi, O Patel, J Ischia, L Xiao, G Baldwin, A Shulkes, DM Bolton. BJU Int. April 2012;109, s4:60
• Algorithm for selecting men for pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during radical prostatectomy based on clinical risk factors in an Australian population. S Sengupta, M Weerakoon, K Sethi, J Ischia, DR Webb. BJU Int. April 2012;109, s3:48-51
• Predictors of positive surgical margins at open and robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a single surgeon series. M Weerakoon, S Sengupta, K Sethi, J Ischia, D Webb. Journal of Robotic Surgery, Dec 2012;6(4): 311-316
• An analysis of the causes of Bladder Neck Contracture after Open and Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. D Webb, K Sethi, K Gee. BJU Int. April 2009;103(7):957-63
• Synovial Sarcoma of the Prostate: A case study and literature review. B Newell, P Liodakis, K Sethi. BJU Int. February 2007;99, s2:20
  

Teaching Experience

• 2019 - Current SET trainee (Urology) educator (USANZ)
• 2019 - Current Senior Clinical lecturer (Level C) (Uni Melbourne)
• 2016 - Current Mentor and examiner, scholarly selective MD program (Uni Melbourne)
• 2 Sep 2014 Clinical Educator, MD Surgical Workshop (RACS)
• 2007 Honorary fellow in human anatomy and cell biology (Uni Melbourne)