Overview
Urology is an area of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Our experienced urologists specialise in problems of the bladder, prostate and kidneys, providing care for conditions including incontinence, impotence, infertility and cancer. Under our care, you'll benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of consultants and access to the latest diagnostic and treatment technology. Our hospitals were among the first in the UK to use key technological advances, such as the da Vinci© robot, to provide the most precise minimally invasive procedures. If your child needs care, The Portland Hospital is home the some of the UK’s leading paediatric urologists, specialising in conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs in children.
Expertise
Our on-site diagnostic facilities and advanced treatment technology help our us to deliver the very best personalised care, whatever your condition.
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Cystoscopy
Need to know
Your consultant might suggest you have a cystoscopy to help diagnose any problems in your bladder or urethra. Examples include looking for causes of infection, bleeding or to help identify the cause of incontinence or other bladder issues. The procedure is quite quick and usually takes around 10 minutes.
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Transurethral resection of the prostate
Need to know
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) treats an enlarged prostate, which is called benign prostate enlargement (BPE) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). If you have an enlarged prostate, it can obstruct the flow of urine from your bladder and make it difficult to pass urine.
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Greenlight laser prostatectomy
Need to know
Also called photo-selective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP), Greenlight laser is used to treat problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It's not unusual for your prostate to get bigger with age. A benign (non-cancerous) growth can put pressure on the urethra, making it difficult urinate.
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da Vinci surgery
Need to know
This robotic alternative to open surgery and conventional laparoscopy can treat many conditions. It causes less damage to surrounding tissue, nerves and vessels so you'll feel less pain and discomfort. A da Vinci© surgery procedure should take two to three hours, depending on the type of treatment. This...
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Vasectomy
Need to know
A vasectomy is a highly effective form of male contraception. It involves making a small cut in the tubes that carry sperm from each testicle and sealing them. This prevents sperm from mixing with your semen. The procedure is usually considered permanent, although you can choose to have it reversed.
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Circumcision
Need to know
The foreskin is the retractable fold of skin that covers the end of the penis. The procedure to remove it, known as circumcision, is carried out for religious, cultural, or medical reasons, including where the foreskin: - is too tight - becomes infected - develops cancer.
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
Appointments 020 3553 6414
Enquiries 020 3130 6833
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
Appointments 0207 483 5148
Enquiries 020 3131 7478
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Appointments and Enquiries 020 7234 2009
Imaging Appointments 020 7234 2773
Switchboard 020 7407 3100 -
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 8BJ
Appointments 020 3733 6710
Enquiries 020 3131 7962
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
Appointments 020 7811 4000
Enquiries 020 3131 4978
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5AH
Children's enquiries 020 3797 3580
Maternity enquiries 020 3468 6141
Gynaecology enquiries 020 3797 3846
London Urology Associates
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