Articoli medici di The Chiltern Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

A radical prostatectomy involves much more than just the removal of the prostate glands. A radical prostatectomy is an invasive and intricate procedure, it needs extreme attention to detail for a successful result. Luckily, top urologists such as Mr Neil Haldar are around in order to carry out surgeries such as this one successfully. We recently sat and spoke with him to find out some of the different approaches when carrying out this procedure and what is removed during a radical prostatectomy.

prostate cancer, rezum, urolift, benign prostate enlargement, prostate hyperplasia

Mr Neil Haldar
28.02.20
Urologia

Radical prostatectomy what is it

Radical prostatectomy surgery is often carried out for patients with prostate cancer. It’s an extremely effective procedure which like most surgeries has some risks involved. Leading urologist, Mr Neil Haldar, explains the indications for radical prostatectomy surgery and what the differences between a prostatectomy and a radical prostatectomy are.

Mr Neil Haldar
29.01.20
Urologia

Bladder cancer risk factors prevention

Primarily affecting those over 60, bladder cancer continues to affect over 10,000 people every year. So knowing what causes this disease can help you reduce, or even prevent it from developing. Mr Neil Halder, a leading urological surgeon based in Buckinghamshire, explains how small changes to your lifestyle can help.

Dr Avanti Patil
28.11.19
Ginecologia e Ostetricia

Understanding pelvic organ prolapse (POP)

Pelvic organ prolapse isn’t uncommon. For many women, the pelvic floor can weaken causing the pelvic organs to bulge into the vagina. Dr Avanti Patil, consultant gynaecologist, gives us an overview of the symptoms, causes and the various treatments available.

View of London representing what visual snow patient's experience - one side clear, the other grainy.

Dr Mark Weatherall
10.10.19
Neurologia

Visual snow: what is this mysterious neurological condition?

Visual snow syndrome is a neurological condition in which people’s vision becomes grainy or pixelated. In the past, many sufferers had their symptoms dismissed as being due to anxiety, or even wholly made up. Dr Mark Weatherall, a consultant neurologist in the UK, explains what specialists knows so far about this peculiar condition.

Mr Neil Haldar
03.10.19
Urologia

What is SpaceOAR® Hydrogel?

Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer can experience some negative side effects, especially regarding bowel function, urination and sexual functioning. Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Neil Haldar shares his insight into SpaceOAR hydrogel that protects the rectum during radiation therapy and how it greatly benefits men who need radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Mr Neil Haldar
29.08.19
Urologia

Can prostate cancer be prevented?

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men over the age of 50 in the UK and it’s estimated that one in eight men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives. The risk increases with age, with a third of men, diagnosed being over the age of 75. Mr Neil Haldar tells us a little bit about prostate cancer and if it can be prevented.

Dr Mark Weatherall
17.12.18
Neurologia

Cluster headache: The most painful condition known to humankind?

What is a cluster headache exactly, and how does it differ from a normal headache? We asked Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant neurologist with a subspecialist interest in the management of headaches.

Mr David Houlihan-Burne
11.10.18
Traumatologia

Treating arthritis of the knee

It is estimated that 20% of all primary care consultations are related to musculoskeletal problems and at present, there are over 160,000 hip and knee replacements carried out every year. Mr David Houlihan-Burne talks about the surgical and non-surgical options that are available to treat knee arthritis.

Miss Anna Mead
29.03.18
Oftalmologia

What causes glaucoma and how is it diagnosed?

Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve. If it is left unchecked and untreated, it can result in a loss of vision. Mr Vik Sharma, a glaucoma expert, explains the causes of this condition and how it is diagnosed.

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