Dr Kapil Sethi is a specilaist in HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), laser prostate surgery and minimally invasive treatments for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). He is among the early adopters of HoLEP in Melbourne, providing men with effective, durable outcomes and faster recovery compared with traditional prostate surgery.
He also performs robotic prostate and kidney surgery, offering precision, minimal scarring and improved postoperative function. His practice focuses on delivering evidence-based, minimally invasive urplogical care across prostate, kidney and bladder conditions.
Dr Sethi is Victorian trained and completed further advanced fellowship training at the world renowned Martini Klinik (Hamburg), a global leader in robotic prostate surgery. He is actively involved in registrar teaching, surgical training and research in laser prostatectomy and robotic techniques. He established the HoLEP service at three other leading hospitals in Melbourne. Dr Sethi is Convenor of Epworth Uroplogy Masterclass in BPH, a leading nationaleducation forum advancing best practice in HoLEP and minimally invasive prostate surgery.
Dr Sethi is committed to providing personalised, patient-centred care using the latest surgical innovations to optimise outcomes for mens health.
Dr Sethi regularly consults in Shepparton from Shepparton Urology Group and operates from Shepparton Private Hospital.
Other consulting adresses are East Melbourne, John Fawkner Private Hospital and LaTrobe Private Hospital.
Research to:
- Cx bladder biomarker trial, Austin and Western Health.
- Victorian OCP implementation (VOCO) Strategic Advisory Committee, Dept of Health
- Research supervisor - Masters of Public Health, MDRS research pathways, MD program, University of Melbourne.
Education & Training to:
- Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Melbourne.
- MDHS Mentoring Program, Mentor, University of Melbourne
- Department of Surgery, Education and Innovation Committee, University of Melbourne
- Surgical proctor - HoLEP (Epworth Healthcare) and robotic-Assisted radical prostatectomy (Device Technologies)
- Early and Mid-Career (EMCA) Advisory Group, University of Melbourne
- Invited Guest speaker on HoLEP: USANZ Annual National Scientific Meeting 2024 and 2026