Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid

Professional statement

Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid is a leading consultant urological surgeon based in Guildford. His areas of expertise include prostatectomy, prostate cancer, robotic-assisted surgery, benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, and bladder cancer. Additionally, he also specialises in foreskin problems, urinary infections, and scrotal surgery.

Mr Abou-Chedid, who consults privately at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, is highly qualified. He has an MD and MSc from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, and also holds multiple postgraduate diplomas in various aspects of urology care, including andrology, urodynamics, pelvic oncology, and laparoscopic surgery. Mr Abou-Chedid’s pursuit of excellence extends to three prestigious fellowships in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic pelvic oncology, positioning him at the forefront of advanced surgical techniques.

Mr Abou-Chedid's dedication to innovation is evident in his adept integration of cutting-edge minimally invasive technologies and techniques, such as Rezum and Optilume. Notably, his repertoire includes over 400 successful robotic radical prostatectomies during the last two years, underscoring his status as one of the highest volume robotic surgeons in the United Kingdom. His adoption of advanced techniques like retzius-sparing prostatectomy exemplifies his commitment to optimising functional outcomes for patients.

Moreover, Mr Abou-Chedid's contributions extend beyond the operating room. As a Prostate Cancer UK clinical champion, he spearheaded initiatives like day-case prostatectomies and self-removal of catheters, demonstrating his proactive approach to enhancing patient care and experience.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Abou-Chedid is actively involved in training the next generation of urological surgeons, as a robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery trainer at the renowned IRCAD centre. Demonstrating his commitment to urologic excellence, Mr Abou-Chedid also holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is a member of both the British Association of Urological Surgeons and the European Association of Urology.