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Latest BPC study evening for GPs is taking place at Hogarth’s Hotel, Solihull

News May 29th, 2012

BPC is running its third study evening for GPs on July 10 at Hogarth’s Hotel in Solihull. It is part of a series of events to bring together BPC urologists with GP colleagues to discuss new developments, urology issues arising in primary care and referral pathways. The latest event on July 10 marks a change […]

GreenLight laser webcast: Michael Priest

Webcasts November 2nd, 2011

Consultant Urologist Alan Doherty of The Birmingham Prostate Clinic explains how GreenLight laser works as a treatment for men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Patient 58-year-old Michael Priest describes his experience of this minimally invasive procedure and subsequent recovery. Mr Priest had his operation in February 2011.

The benefits of nerve-sparing prostatectomy

Consultants' blog October 11th, 2011

When facing the diagnosis of prostate cancer, for most patients, the overwhelming focus is on eradicating the disease. However once the cancer has been successfully treated, the side-effects of treatment can have a major impact on quality of life. I have seen many patients following a prostatectomy who are very distressed by their inability to […]

BPC urologist Alan Doherty voted one of the UK’s top prostate cancer surgeons in a poll of urologists

News November 2nd, 2010

Alan Doherty has been voted one of the UK’s best prostate cancer surgeons in a poll of more than 40 urologists. The Daily Mail asked urologists: “if your nearest and dearest was diagnosed with prostate cancer, who would you want to treat them?” Mr Doherty is among the top ten chosen. He is noted for […]

PCA3 assessment webcast: Peter Hale

Webcasts July 15th, 2010

Peter Hale is a 70-year-old from Birmingham. He was referred to the Birmingham Prostate Clinic for assessments after finding blood in his urine. Mr Hale had a series of tests, including the new genetics-based PCA3 assessment. His prostate was found to be benign and Mr Hale is now on active monitoring.

Suprapubic catheter webcast: David Lehane

Webcasts July 15th, 2010

David Lehane is a 57-year-old dentist from Staffordshire. He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mr Lehane explains why surgeon experience was an important factor in his choice of treatment and how a new innovation enabled him to leave hospital without a urethral catheter.

Nerve-sparing prostatectomy webcast: Dr Richard Commander

Webcasts July 5th, 2010

Dr Richard Commander is a 55-year-old GP from Shropshire. He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a nerve-sparing prostatectomy. Dr Commander and his wife Vicky describes how he chose his treatment and his experience of surgery and recovery.

Options for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer?

Consultants' blog January 4th, 2010

For about 20 to 30 per cent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, by the time they are seen by a doctor, their disease has spread to other parts of the body. This means their prostate cancer cannot be cured and is known as metastatic disease. The first course of action is to control the […]

Mr Alan Doherty’s Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Development

Consultants' blog September 21st, 2008

The learning curve in a production setting is a concept which was first introduced in the aeronautical industry during the 1920s. It was developed to analyse the time taken to move from the initial phase of production, where work is slower and less efficient, to a more effective phase, once production is well established. Clearly, […]

Latest BPC study evening for GPs is taking place at Hogarth’s Hotel, Solihull

GreenLight laser webcast: Michael Priest

The benefits of nerve-sparing prostatectomy

BPC urologist Alan Doherty voted one of the UK’s top prostate cancer surgeons in a poll of urologists

PCA3 assessment webcast: Peter Hale

Suprapubic catheter webcast: David Lehane

Nerve-sparing prostatectomy webcast: Dr Richard Commander

Options for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer?

Mr Alan Doherty’s Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Development

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