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- Introduction
- Noel Minett
artificial urinary sphincter patient - Colin Webber
bladder cancer patient - David Lehane
prostate cancer patient - Michelle Lewis
incontinence patient - Sally Richards
bladder reconstruction patient - Russell Cornish
GreenLight laser treatment patient - Ian Doherty
robotic prostatectomy patient - Charlie Blackwell
robotic prostatectomy patient - William Lane
robotic prostatectomy patient - Neville Parnell
artificial urinary sphincter patient - Simon Dolan
robotic prostatectomy patient - Steve
robotic prostatectomy patient
In our patient stories section, we provide a patient’s perspective on the wide range of treatments that we provide at Harley Street Urology.
Our patient testimonials provide a detailed and informative insight into the experience of having specific procedures, including recovery time and overall outcome.
Steve – robotic prostatectomy patient
“What appealed to me about Marc Laniado was the fact that he used the latest robotic technology and was one of the most experienced specialists in this field within the UK. Robotic surgery was certainly the right choice for me. It is dynamic and minimally invasive, so the operation causes as little disruption to your life as possible.”
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Simon Dolan – robotic prostatectomy patient
“I was assured by the fact that Marc Laniado performs this sort of surgery on a very regular basis because surgeon skill and experience is clearly important. I have really valued Marc’s ability during the past three years with his logical approach, persistence and explanations on the various options and I have always felt this was a partnership.”
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Neville Parnell – artificial urinary sphincter patient
“Due to the skill and dedication of consultant urologist Jeremy Ockrim, my life has been transformed. My advice to anybody suffering from any urological problem would be to see a urologist in the first instance. Do not suffer in silence or let your problems curtail your life, no matter how embarrassed you are, as there are treatments available that can give you the quality of life you deserve.”
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William Lane – robotic prostatectomy patient
“My own experience has left me feeling very strongly that prostate cancer is so far under the radar compared with breast cancer. If it wasn’t for the fact that my GP was very thorough, I would have been left with an invisible, aggressive tumour for several years and developed an incurable cancer.”
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Charlie Blackwell – robotic prostatectomy patient
“The precision of robotic surgery is so important; the margins between the prostate and the bladder are small, so it is vital that the surgeon is highly experienced and the technique is as exacting as possible. For me personally, robot-assisted surgery was an excellent option and surgery was instinctively the right option. I was staggered by the new technology and its lack of invasiveness.”
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Noel Minett – artificial urinary sphincter patient
“I felt like an elephant walking around with this sheath and a leg bag clinging to my leg – it was awful. I lost count of the number of operations I had been through when my consultant said there was a new procedure available which may help me. The main thing for me is simply that it works – it allows me to go to the toilet and be free from leaks and bladder bags. After all that I have been through, that is absolutely wonderful and I would urge other men not to suffer in silence but seek treatment.”
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Ian Doherty – robotic prostatectomy patient
“The da Vinci prostatectomy appealed to me. I could see how it makes the procedure easier for surgeons because the area they are working in is magnified. It certainly reduces the side-effects of surgery, compared with the traditional radical prostatectomy.”
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Russell Cornish – GreenLight laser treatment patient
“I’m very glad that I waited until GreenLight laser became available, rather than having a TURP a few years earlier. I can’t fault a thing about the GreenLight laser – it has been a 100 per cent success with no downsides whatsoever.”
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Sally Richards – bladder reconstruction patient
“I’m looking forward to riding a bike for the first time in about 20 years and doing every day things like going for a walk and wearing nice clothes. For me, bladder reconstruction surgery really has been a miracle.”
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Michelle Lewis – incontinence patient
“Incontinence is something people don’t want to talk about. But it affects so many women and can have a terrible affect on your life. I hope more women will find out about the sacral neuromodulation treatment because if I’m honest, I’d say it really has changed my life.”
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Colin Webber – bladder cancer patient
“Mr Doherty was the first doctor who was prepared to really listen to my concerns about a cystectomy and discuss alternative options. I was finally able to have a proper, full discussion about risks and advantages. Together, we made decisions about treatment based on percentages, so I was certain about the course I was taking.”
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David Lehane – prostate cancer patient
“I didn’t want to go from pillar to post, seeing different specialists working individually. I was keen to go to a clinic which offered the PCA3 test and was impressed by Mr Doherty’s own experience. In my own field as a dentist, I know that if I perform a procedure hundreds of times, the results will be good and equally avoid procedures I rarely undertake. ”
