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What every patient should know: there are TWO, not one prostate cancer operations

Consultants' blog, Patient Information August 2nd, 2018

By Alan Doherty, consultant urologist, BPC In almost everything I read about prostate cancer, the discussion is about the operation for cancer of the prostate, medically termed the radical prostatectomy. In other words, a single, all encompassing operation for prostate cancer. This is wholly different to the discussions I have with my patients. In these […]

Independent evaluation: 100 per cent of patients rated BPC surgeon’s care as “excellent”

News, Patient Information January 15th, 2018

In annual evaluation from patients of a major insurer, the care provided by a BPC surgeon Mr Alan Doherty was rated as “excellent” by every single respondent. The feedback was gathered by BUPA to assess the experience of patients with their insurance who were treated at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic. A total of 13 patients […]

Launch of our new results system to evaluate all surgery for the enlarged prostate

Articles, News, Patient Information November 1st, 2017

Birmingham Prostate Clinic has launched a new study to evaluate surgical treatments for the enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). We already have an established and nationally renowned results system for prostate cancer surgery and now the same principles are being applied to BPH surgery. “There are several different surgical options for the treatment of […]

Launch of New Telephone Based Advice and Guidance Service

Consultants' blog, News, Patient Information March 20th, 2017

We are very pleased to launch an innovative new service to provide wider access to our specialist prostate cancer advice and guidance. Patients are now able to book telephone based advice and guidance with Alan Doherty, founding consultant urologist of the Birmingham Prostate Clinic. This new service may suit men who are seeking a prostate […]

Don’t put off getting help for incontinence. There is a wide range of good, effective treatments

Articles, Patient Information February 13th, 2017

By Jessica Burton, BPC advanced nurse specialist in incontinence Like many women of my age, I’ve recently taken up running. I was very interested to hear a comment made by a running friend who had taken part in a half marathon. She described a group of female runners chatting at the starting line, how one […]

Advice for women considering vaginal slings and our position on concerns about TVT mesh implants

Consultants' blog, Patient Information February 3rd, 2017

By Mohammed Belal, consultant urologist specialising in bladder conditions, BPC The use of vaginal slings is a long-established approach for treating stress incontinence in women. The principle is simple: the sling is fitted like a ‘hammock’ under the urethra to provide support. When there is pressure, such as during a cough, sneeze or exercise, the […]

GreenLight laser surgery is at least as effective as the TURP, concludes NICE in new guidance

Articles, News, Patient Information, Patient viewpoints June 22nd, 2016

We welcome the new NICE guidance which recognises GreenLight laser surgery is at least as effective as the older TURP operation and carries fewer risks and complications. The latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is based on detailed analysis of studies of patient outcomes from both types of surgery […]

What I should expect after a prostatectomy – Issues

Patient Information February 23rd, 2015

Can I shower? Yes, you can shower as normal. You will return home with a dressing over your wound to keep it dry. It should be sufficient to keep the dressing dry but if it does become wet, it is best to change the dressing. The dressings are normally removed around seven days after surgery […]

Birmingham Prostate Clinic Information & Factsheets

Patient Information February 12th, 2015

We have developed a selection of online factsheets and articles, containing clear and useful information on the many conditions we treat, and the range of treatments we provide. Browse the selections below to read information provided by the Birmingham Prostate Clinic’s multidisciplinary team of specialists. Patient information Stages of prostate cancer assessment infographic Xgeva for […]

Xgeva for men with metastatic prostate cancer

Patient Information January 30th, 2015

Is Xgeva available in the UK? Yes – it is licensed for use in the UK. Xgeva is licensed to prevent skeletal-related consequences (rather than as an anti-cancer agent or pain relief). What evidence is there and how does it work? Xgeva (Denosumab) is an antibody that targets a protein involved in cancer-related bone destruction called human […]