10 MARCH 2019 • HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS
Make bladder problems a thing of the past
Jhumur Pati has been a consultant urological surgeon since 2002, offering expertise in her field in adult urological conditions
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Jhumur Pati is one of a small, but gradually growing number of female consultant urological surgeons in the country. She qualified top of her year from Dhaka University in Bangla- desh in 1985 and moved to the UK the following year to seek higher surgical training. She undertook her training in London and passed her Surgery Fellowship Examinations (FRCS Eng and Ed) from England and Edinburgh, going on to specialise in urological surgery, completing the prestigious FRCS Urol examination in 2001.
NHS AND PRIVATE WORK Jhumur’s NHS practice is divided between Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust and Barts Health, in the heart of east London. She’s one of the lead consultants in her unit and specialises in bladder conditions — predominantly bladder cancer. Additionally, she has an interest in other bladder and pros- tate conditions, particularly pros- tate cancer, prostatitis, urinary tract infections and cystitis. Jhumur’s an accomplished surgeon in the field of open and endourology procedures and also acts as a trainer and mentor to many young urologists. Jhumur has been involved in several
national awareness campaigns to promote early detection of bladder cancer, so as to improve outcomes in bladder cancer patients. She’s involved in research in the field of urinary markers and biomarkers for bladder cancer. She also sees patients in the private sector in a number of hospitals including the Wellington
Hospital in St John’s Wood, the BMI London Independent and the Spire Roding East in east London and BMI Te Cavell and King Oak Hospital in north London.
A SAFE SPACE FOR PATIENTS Patients’ comfort levels have a major impact on their experience when seeking consultation. Tis is particu- larly true when dealing with sensi- tive issues such as those related to
urology. It affects their willingness to share intimate personal details and may even influence their decisions regarding treatment. As a woman in the field, Jhumur has an increasing number of female patients with urological problems that are more prevalent among women. Urinary tract infection (UTI) and cystitis is an example of a common problem that women encounter more often than men, with experts estimating that 43% of women between 14 and 61 years old have had at least one UTI. Additionally, increasing numbers
of younger men between the ages of 25–50 also develop significant urinary symptoms, often related to prostate inflammation or infection, which causes embarrassment among colleagues and friends, as well as issues in their relationship. Jhumur’s ethos is that it’s a priv-
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) AND CYSTITIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A COMMON PROBLEM THAT WOMEN ENCOUNTER MORE OFTEN THAN MEN, WITH EXPERTS ESTIMATING THAT 43% OF WOMEN BETWEEN 14 AND 61 YEARS OLD HAVE HAD AT LEAST ONE UTI
ilege to be able to care for people when they’re unwell, anxious and vulnerable, often troubled for months or even years with their under- lying conditions. She affords a safe space for patients to discuss their symptoms, concerns and fears. Listening to patients, giving patients a range of choices and empowering them to make their own decisions about their treatments is what Jhumur does best. Although surgery is her passion, it may not always be in the best interest of the patient — Jhumur learnt this from her late father, who was also a dedicated physician. He always used to say: “Te best surgeon is the one who knows when not to operate.”
JHUMUR JOYA PATI
For more information, contact: E:
jhumurpati@nhs.net or Mrs Brenda Berkley (secretary) E:
brenda.berkley@
ntlworld.com
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