Screening, tests and treatments for conditions affecting your bladder, kidneys, prostate and reproductive system.
When you choose The Harborne Hospital, you’ll have rapid access to screening or tests for a range of conditions. If required, we can offer treatments for a wide range of urological conditions, affecting the bladder and kidneys, prostate and the male/female reproductive systems.
We’re the first private hospital in Birmingham and the West Midlands region to offer treatments using the da Vinci® robotic system, which allows us to perform minimally invasive surgery. This can result in less post-operative pain, speedier recovery times and a shorter stay in hospital.
We’ll make sure you have rapid access to expert care and offer personalised treatment options, support and follow-up care.
If you have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer, at HCA Healthcare UK you can be assured of exceptional care, from the very first moment we meet.
Our consultants and wider clinical teams are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, ensuring you receive the highest standards of clinical care and support, in safe, comfortable and welcoming environments.
When a tumour develops in the cells that make up the lining of the bladder.
INCLUDING THE BLADDER, KIDNEYS, PENIS, TESTICLES AND PROSTATE
Urological cancers are types of cancers that affect the urinary tract.
Also referred to as nephrolithiasis, if kidney stones are causing you pain and discomfort, we can help diagnose and treat them.
INFECTION IN ANY PART OF THE URINARY SYSTEM
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) such as cystitis are very common. They’re not usually serious, but they can cause more problems for some people. Our experts can help with the diagnosis and treatment of UTIs.
Enlarged prostate. BPH affects one third of men aged 50 in the UK, with occurrences increasing with age.
LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL
We offer a number of effective treatments to help with urinary incontinence (the accidental passing of urine)
Testicular lumps or swelling in the testicles (balls) should be checked by a consultant.
Surgery to remove the prostate gland. An operation to treat localised prostate cancer by removing the entire prostate gland and some surrounding tissue.
EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY STONES
A non-invasive treatment used to break up kidney stones
A TYPE OF FOCAL THERAPY FOR PROSTATE CANCER
If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, cryotherapy is an effective alternative option to radiation and surgery
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO ALTER NERVE ACTIVITY
Used to treat and enhance quality of life in individuals who suffer severe chronic illness due to persistent pain
A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure offering permanent contraception by sealing the tubes that carry sperm.
Removal of the retractable fold of skin (foreskin) that covers the end of the penis.
BLADDER CANCER SURGERY
The surgical removal of a cancerous bladder
SURGICAL REMOVAL OF A KIDNEY
This surgical procedure is performed to treat kidney cancer as well as other kidney diseases and injuries
PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROSTOMY
If your urine is being blocked by stones or other obstructions, inserting a tube into your kidney can help to drain it
SURGERY TO REPAIR A NARROW URETEROPELVIC JUNCTION
A procedure to repair a narrowing in the junction where the kidney joins the ureter
SHRINKING AN ENLARGED PROSTATE
A minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate by shrinking it
UROLOGICAL PROCEDURE FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Surgical procedure for non-cancerous enlarged prostates, with fewer side-effects compared to other procedures
A TURP is a procedure to treat patients with an enlarged, benign prostate
We’re here to support you all of the way and provide safe, consistent and collaborative care when you need it.
Working in multidisciplinary teams, our urology consultants collaborate with a range of professionals across various disciplines — a team approach that ensures you can be diagnosed and referred to the best specialist for your needs quickly.
Our consultants also work with clinical nurse specialists to provide you with support and continuity of care.
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.