Private Urology Care
Urinary tract care for Men and Women as well as men's reproductive health
Our expert urologists in London, Birmingham and Manchester offer screening, diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions - from urinary tract infections to prostate cancer
What is urology?
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 urological 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 to some of the UK’s leading paediatric urologists, specialising in conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs in children.
Urological 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. They may be looking for causes of infection, bleeding or to help identify the cause of incontinence or other bladder issues. A cystoscopy procedure usually takes around 10 minutes in the treatment...
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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
A surgical operation to remove excess tissue in the prostate. GreenLight laser is used to treat problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It is 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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Neuromodulation
Need to know
If you have been diagnosed with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), our HCA UK urologists can treat you with neuromodulation. A small implant is placed under your buttock. The electrical impulses stimulate the nerves that control your bladder. This minimally invasive treatment can greatly improve your...
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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 Learn...
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Anorectal physiology tests
Need to know
Anorectal physiology tests look at the strength of the muscles in your anal canal to see if they are functioning as they should. They also check the sensitivity of your rectum to small volumes of air and its response to abdominal distension (an enlargement or 'ballooning' effect).
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Blue light crystoscopy
Need to know
Blue light cystoscopy is a technique which allows for better visualisation of bladder tumours during an operation. This offers more certainty about the completeness of their removal. Our consultants have driven the development of the technique in the UK and have been involved in pioneering work demonstrating...
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Endoanal ultrasound
Need to know
An endoanal ultrasound is used to demonstrate either childbirth trauma or post surgical trauma to the sphincter. This is a muscle that maintains constriction of a natural body passage, such as the anus. It may also show abnormal thinning of an intact internal sphincter, associated with incontinence.
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MR proctogram
Need to know
An MR proctogram is a specialist examination which evaluates the pelvic floor muscles and the relationship between the bladder, vagina (for women) and rectum. Muscle function is tested during the scanning procedure. There are no side effects from the examination.
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Neobladder formation
Need to know
A radical cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your bladder. During the procedure, your consultant surgeon will need to create a new way for you to pass urine. One way of doing this is to create a 'new bladder' (neobladder). This involves removing part of your colon and turning it...
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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.
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Prostate artery embolisation
Need to know
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland near the neck of the bladder. An enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) isn't normally cancerous but it can put pressure on the urethra and make it difficult to pass urine. Prostate artery embolisation (PAE) is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical...
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Prostatic urethral lift implant
Need to know
Prostatic urethral lift implant is a procedure designed for men with an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH. The procedure involves the use of small implants to lift aside the obstructive lining of the prostate from the urethra, improving urinary flow. Urolift avoids the need...
Aquablation therapy
Aquablation therapy is the latest advancement in surgical treatment for conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
At HCA UK we use the AquaBeam robotic system, a heat-free robotic system that uses advanced surgical mapping to create a bespoke surgical plan, and real-time imaging to safely remove enlarged prostate tissue, offering relief from urinary symptoms while preserving urinary and sexual function.
Our urology consultants
Our urologists are supported by nurses and theatre teams who are experienced in providing specialist urological care
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Our urological locations in London
From complex radical prostate surgery to diagnostic tests and minor procedures, we provide exceptional urology care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics in London and Manchester.
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London Bridge Hospital Urology
Outpatients at HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Private Urology in Manchester
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344