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Professional statement
Mr Benjamin Lamb is a leading consultant urological and robotic surgeon who treats patients privately in London. Having over 15 years of experience, Mr Lamb is vastly skilled in a wide range of treatments of urological conditions and cancers, such as prostate and bladder, and has performed over 400 robotic operations.
After earning initial medical degrees from the University of Cambridge (MA) and the University of London (MBBS), Mr Lamb obtained his PhD from Imperial College London in the understanding, measuring, and improving clinical decision-making in urological cancers multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT). Mr Lamb completed general surgery in London and England’s South East, before undertaking specialist urological training in London. In 2018, he was a fellow of urological oncology and robotic surgery at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
In August 2022 he took up a position as a consultant surgeon and prostate cancer lead at Barts Health NHS Trust and UCLH, moving from Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he had been a consultant since 2018. Additionally, he sees patients privately at London’s St Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital, Cromwell Hospital and The Harley Street Specialist Hospital. Mr Lamb also sees patients who have queries regarding urological test results, such as PSA results. He offers consultations to patients who need advice on urological issues. He implements a patient-focused approach to his practice, tailoring every procedure to his patients' needs and outlining both the benefits and risks of the procedure.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Lamb maintains an active interest in research. He has published over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals on various areas of urology, including cancer, robotic surgery, and enhanced recovery post-surgery. He’s involved in clinical research and presently he is on the management groups for the CamPROBE and NeuroSAFE studies. For over 10 years, he has worked with global experts on the topic of leadership, and decision-making in MDTs and has written and presented his research on this area. Mr Lamb enjoys sharing his knowledge on communication skills, MDT improvement, and urological cancers with students, healthcare professionals, and doctors. He holds various memberships in prestigious medical bodies and has been elected to the oncology section of the British Association of Urological Surgeons’ executive committee.
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M P. Verified Patient
31/05/2024
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Mr Ben Lamb helped me through a difficult period following my diagnosis of prostate cancer. His surgical skill and kindness, empathy, caring attitude and communication skills are highly commended. I felt I was safe in his hands.
F G. Verified Patient
24/05/2024
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I was very pleased with the treatment received by Dr Lamb, also for suggesting the follow-up checks.
J. Verified Patient
23/05/2024
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All round five stars for Dr Lanb Dr Chapman and Irene at Bart’s urology and oncology. They make you feel at ease in a fraught situation and explain the background details and ongoing process in very easy to understand terms. Thank you
R. Verified Patient
17/05/2024
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The care and treatment by Mr Ben Lamb was outstanding in all regards. I am very grateful and happy with the care he provided.