Urology is a surgical speciality, covering the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and reproductive organs.
We provide a comprehensive multidiciplinary service in all aspects of adult urology. We have well developed tertiary referral links with the Royal Marsden Hospital and St Georges Hospital.
Sub-specialties
The department has sub-specialist interests in a number of areas. These include:
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Modern management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) including Greenlight laser prostatectomy
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A comprehensive multidisciplinary prostate cancer service, provided in collaboration with Dr Chris Parker and Mr Chris Ogden from the Royal Marsden Hospital
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A large stone unit providing a comprehensive service involving all aspects of stone treatment including a regional lithotripsy service and laser stone surgery
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Advanced laparoscopic ("keyhole surgery") for kidney cancer and benign kidney conditions
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Female urology service including vaginal tape procedures (TVT) and botox bladder injections
Our equipment
- Green light laser
- Stone laser
- Advanced laparoscopic equipment
Patients with prostate cancer who require prostatectomy undergo Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Our staff
The department is staffed by five consultant urological surgeons, one locum consultant office urologist, two specialist registrars, two trust registrars, five junior surgical trainees and four foundation year doctors from the St George's Hospital Medical School.
There are six clinical nurse specialists and a team of ward and clinic nurses who are experienced in the management of urological conditions.
