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

Radical prostatectomy: Risks and side-effects

A radical prostatectomy can cause a range of side-effects, from standard wound infections to erectile dysfunction. However, there are fortunately a range of treatment options to ensure you’re as fully functioning as possible in the penile area, if you ever need to get this procedure done, Mr Neil Haldar, a leading urologist, spoke with us to let us know what exactly are the risks of a radical prostatectomy, side effects from the surgery and some of the treatment options available.

A close up of a woman's neck and throat. Neck lumps are often related to the throat or thyroid/salivary glands.

Mr Jonathan Hughes
16.03.20
Otorinolaringoiatria

I have a neck lump: what happens now?

If you have a neck lump, you should visit an ear, nose and throat specialist as soon as possible. A neck lump isn't a cause for panic but as Mr Jonathan Hughes, a leading ENT specialist, explains in this article, it's always best to get a neck lump checked. He provides you with what happens when you have a neck lump and provides a detailed description of what to expect from your examination if needed, your treatment.

Mr Neil Haldar
05.03.20
Urologia

Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

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.

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