Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Oxford Urology Associates ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/news-2) - [Rezum "steam therapy" for prostate available at OUA](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/new-rezum-steam-therapy-for-prostate-available-at-oua) - Ben Turney is now offering this latest minimally invasive therapy for benign prostate enlargement. In recent years there have been many developments in the treatment of benign prostate enlargement. This affects the majority of men over 50 to some degree. It may cause bothersome urinary symptoms such as getting up at night, poor flow, increased - [World class research published in Nature](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/world-class-research-published-in-nature) - Alastair Lamb publishes in Nature - [Urolift video](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/urolift-video) - What is Urolift? Watch this video to find out more about this new procedure. - [Mr Sullivan publishes data on the role of chest xrays to follow up men with previous testis cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-sullivan-publishes-data-on-the-role-of-chest-xrays-to-follow-up-men-with-previous-testis-cancer) - Mr Mark Sullivan published in the European Journal of Cancer a study that suggests that chest xray no longer has any value in the routine surveillance of stage I testicular cancer and should be removed from follow-up guidelines and clinical practice. Read more by clicking the EJC logo. - [Mr Sullivan publishes data on what you can expect when undergoing a diagnostic ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-sullivan-publishes-data-on-what-you-can-expect-when-undergoing-a-diagnostic-ureteroscopy-for-upper-urinary-tract-cancer) - Mr Mark Sullivan publishes data on what you can expect when undergoing a diagnostic ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract cancer. Read more by clicking the Urologia journal logo. - [Mr Mark Sullivan publishes data on Pazopanib prior to nephrectomy for patients with metastatic disease](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-mark-sullivan-publishes-data-on-pazopanib-prior-to-nephrectomy-for-patients-with-metastatic-disease) - This study investigated the role of pazopanib prior to nephrectomy in patients with metastatic renal cancer. To read the publication click the JAMA Oncology logo. - [Professor Hamdy publishes on PSA screening](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/professor-hamdy-publishes-on-psa-screening) - Professor Hamdy is the senior author on a recent publication on PSA screening. This has been published in a leading leading international medical journal (JAMA). The value of PSA testing is complex. If you would like to come and talk to an international expert about the value of measuring your PSA please book an appointment - [Oxford and Cambridge Medical Management Course](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/oxford-and-cambridge-medical-management-course-2) - The next Oxbridge Management course for senior registrars and new consultants is fully booked in March 2017. Mr Ben Turney is teaching on this course in Cambridge. The next course will be in September 2017. - [Renal Autotransplant patient treated by Mr Mark Sullivan in the Daily Mail](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/renal-autotransplant-patient-treated-by-mr-mark-sullivan-in-the-daily-mail) - Mr Mark Sullivan is acknowledged in a recent article in the Daily Mail by a grateful patient who underwent a complex renal autotransplant procedure in Oxford. Headline "By moving my kidney, surgeons beat the life-threatening cancer': A new procedure did not only save Gerry's life, but also spared her from years of dialysis" Read the - [Mr Ben Turney elected to BAUS endourology executive committee](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-ben-turney-elected-to-baus-endourology-executive-committee) - Mr Ben Turney is delighted to have been voted onto the endourology executive committee of the British Association of Urological Surgeons. He is honoured to have the opportunity to represent his specialty at a national level. - [Prof Freddie Hamdy interviewed on radio 4.](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/1801-2) - Dr Mark Porter interviews Professor Freddie Hamdy about his landmark prostate cancer studies and the implications for men undergoing investigation and treatment for prostate cancer. To listen to the programme or read a transcript follow this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086s7jr - [American College of Surgeons](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/american-college-of-surgeons) - Mr Ben Turney received an international travelling fellowship at the 100th annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons in San Francisco. Ben has visited Prof Margaret Pearle and Prof Marshall Stoller (two of America's leading stone surgeons) as part of this fellowship. This has furthered his training in kidney stone surgery and built research collaborations for - [Prof David Cranston's new book](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prof-david-cranstons-new-book) - Penicillin and the legacy of Norman Heatley Prof Cranston has co-authored a biopgraphy of a crucial member of the Oxford research team that gave the world penicillin. Recognition of a modest man who changed medicine. Book available to buy online at: www.wordsbydesign.co.uk RRP£12. - [Prof Hamdy publishes results of ProtecT trial in NEJM](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prof-hamdy-publishes-results-of-protect-trial-in-nejm) - Prof Hamdy has recently published a very significant trial in prostate cancer in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study compared active monitoring, radical prostatectomy, and external-beam radiotherapy for the treatment of clinically localized prostate cancer. Between 1999 and 2009, a total of 82,429 men 50 to 69 years of age received a PSA test; - [Achieving precision in prostate cancer diagnosis & treatment](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/1734-2) - 15 leading Urologists, including Mr Tom Leslie of Oxford Urology Associates, convened at the Royal Society of Medicine last Friday to hear Nuada’s Urology and Radiology team present on advances in MRI/Ultrasound fusion, a technique that combines ultrasound probes with targeted MR images to biopsy and treat prostate cancer with a high degree of precision. - [Voices from Oxford](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/voices-from-oxford) - Prof David Cranston interviewed by Prof Denis Noble about HIFU research and treatment in Oxford. Watch video - [Urolift](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/urolift) - Mr Ben Turney performed the first Urolift procedure in Oxfordshire on 28th April at the Nuffield Oxford - Manor Hospital. Read more about this treatment for obstructive prostate symptoms. - [Oxford and Cambridge Medical Management Course](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/oxford-and-cambridge-medical-management-course) - 30 senior trainees and new consultants attended a management course in Oxford. The Oxford & Cambridge management course was organised by Mr Ben Turney and Oliver Wiseman in Balliol College, Oxford on 22nd and 23rd March 2016. Topics covered included management and leadership, medicolegal workshop, starting in private practice and business planning. The course was sponsored by Boston Scientific, - [Pioneering Oxford surgery technique could improve treatment for prostate cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/pioneering-oxford-surgery-technique-could-improve-treatment-for-prostate-cancer) - Professor Hamdy discussed new treatment trials for prostate cancer that are being conducted in Oxford in the Oxford Mail (26 March 2016). Technology developed in Oxford to make tumour cells fluorescent could improve surgery outcomes for men with prostate cancer. Read full article - [Oxford & Cambridge Management Course for Urologists](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/oxford-cambridge-management-course-for-urologists) - The Oxford & Cambridge management course was organised by Ben Turney and Oliver Wiseman in Trinity College, Oxford on 11th and 12th September 2014 12 senior trainees and new consultants received management training. Feedback from the course was very positive. - [EndoUrology Masterclass in Amsterdam](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/endourology-masterclass-in-amsterdam) - Ben Turney presented at the MasterClass in EndoUrology with Jean de la Rosette, Olivier Traxer, and Ranan DasGupta. - [Taiwan - World Congress of EndoUrology](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/taiwan-world-congress-of-endourology) - Ben Turney presented at the World Congress of Endourology. He gave a plenary presentation about 3D printing to make models for surgical simulation. You can read more about the work in a recently published paper in Journal of EndoUrology - [Presentation on prostate cancer management](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/1259-2) - Mr Tom Leslie gave a talk to GPs in Milton Keynes on the management of prostate cancer. He is happy to see men with prostate cancer privately either at the Saxon Clinic or the new Linford Wood Medical Centre. Contact our secretary to make an appointment. - [How does diet influence kidney stone risk?](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/how-does-diet-influence-kidney-stone-risk) - Mr Ben Turney, in collaboration with the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition, has published a large study investigating the role of diet and risk of kidney stone formation. This study suggests that obesity and diets containing lots of meat are associated with increased risk of stone disease. Diets high in fruit and fibre are associated - [Presentation to Oxford GPs](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/presentation-to-oxford-gps) - On Thursday 24th April, Mr Nilay Patel and Mr Tom Leslie gave presentations to Oxford GPs on prostatitis and prostate cancer respectively. These were given at the Manor Hospital in Oxford. These are part of a regular programme of lectures given by the Oxford & Bucks Urology Partners. - [Vasectomy presentation at EAU in Stockholm](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/vasectomy-presentation-at-eau-in-stockholm) - Vasectomy research by Mr Tom Leslie was presented at the European Association of Urology meeting in Stockholm. The presentation was titled "The incidence of chronic post-vasectomy scrotal pain – a prospective cohort study with a mean follow-up of five years". - [Consultants talk to London GPs](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/1236-2) - On 25th February 2014, Mr Tom Leslie, Mr Nilay Patel and Mr Ben Turney gave presentations on prostate cancer, renal cancer, and lower urinary tract symptoms respectively to a group of Nuffield GPs in London at the Nomura offices in central London. The talks were received well and stimulated discussion about management options. - [Award from American College of Surgeons](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/1252-2) - Ben Turney awarded an Internatioanl Guest Scholarship by the American College of Surgeons. Ben is 1 of 13 international recipients of this award. The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, - [Presentation in Abu Dhabi](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/presentation-in-abu-dhabi) - Mr Nilay Patel presented his work on "Ex-Vivo Partial Nephrectomy And Renal Auto-Transplantation For Complex Renal Malignancies" a conference in Abu Dhabi. ## Pages - [The best private urology service](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/) - private urology oxford - [Mr Musaab Yassin](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-musaab-yassin) - Mr Musaab Yassin MBChB MRCS FRCS(Urol) FEBU FECSM GMC number: 6118378 Areas of expertise: Male fertility & Microsurgery Andrology Benign prostatic disease, lower urinary tract symptoms and urodynamics Prosthetic Urology Male incontinence General Urology Clinics:The Manor Hospital, Nuffield Health OxfordThe Princess Grace Hospital, London Member of: Royal of Society of Medicine Royal College of Surgeons - [The Team](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/about-us) - The Team Oxford Urology Associates is a team of consultant urological surgeons who are all trained in general urology. However, each of the partners has a different sub-specialist interest which enables us to offer expertise across a range of urological conditions. As a group, we are better able to offer a prompt and specialist service for - [Locations](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/locations) - For your convenience we provide services in Oxford, Banbury and Milton Keynes. When you contact us, our secretaries will make the most convenient and appropriate appointment for your needs. Oxford Nuffield Health, The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, OX3 7RP (there is plenty of underground parking at the hospital) Genesis Care Peters Way, Sandy Lane West, - [Lithotripsy (ESWL)](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/lithotripsy-eswl) - Lithotripsy The kidney stone is located and targeted using X-ray imaging or ultrasound scanning. While you are lying down, the lithotriptor sends targeted shock waves to break up the kidney stone into pieces small enough to be passed naturally. Sometimes you will experience pain as the stone fragments pass. This procedure is usually performed using standard - [Prostate](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prostate) - Prostate The prostate is a small gland found only in men. It is normally the size of a walnut and lies below the bladder. It surrounds the first part of the tube or waterpipe (urethra) which carries urine from the bladder to the penis. The function of the prostate is to secrete a fluid, rich - [Prof Mark Sullivan](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mark-sullivan) - Areas of expertise: General Urology, Haematuria, Kidney Surgery, Renal Cancer, Urological Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Andrology, Penile corrective surgery, vasectomy reversal Clinics: Day and time – Nuffield Hospital - The Manor, Oxford Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Fellow) British Association of Urological Surgeons European Association of Urology EAU Robotic Urology Section Contact details: - [Prof Ben Turney](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/ben-turney) - Professor Ben Turney MA MB BChir MSc DPhil FRCS (Urol) PGDipLATHE GMC number: 4583888 Year of qualification: 1999 Areas of expertise: General UrologyUrinary Stone DiseaseBenign Prostate Surgery (Urolift, Rezum, TURP).Recurrent urinary tract infections Clinics: Monday afternoon / evening – Genesis Care Centre, Oxford by arrangement Friday afternoon – Genesis Care Centre, Oxford by arrangement Member - [Mr Robert McCormick](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-robert-mccormick) - Mr Robert McCormick BM FRCS (Urol) DPhil (Oxon) GMC 6026975 Areas of expertise: General urology, stone surgery, benign prostatic disease Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellow) British Association of Urological Surgeons Services: Investigation and treatment of urinary symptoms Benign prostatic disease Raised PSA and prostate cancer diagnostics Prostate surgery for urinary symptoms - [Dr Mark Tuthill](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/dr-mark-tuthill-2) - Dr Mark Tuthill MRCP PhD GMC - 6053905 ProfileDr Mark Tuthill is an experienced consultant medical oncologist and an expert in the use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment. Practicing at the Manor Hospital and GenesisCare in Oxford, Dr Tuthill specialises in the treatment of early and recurrent cancer including prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, - [Contact](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/contact-us) - Telephone Please phone our secretaries (Sarah, Diane and Louise) on 01865 307733 to make an appointment. Email admin@oxfordurologyassociates.uk - [Erectile dysfunction](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/erectile-dysfunction) - Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Impotence, erection problems (including a bent erection) or erectile dysfunction affect 1 in 10 men in the UK and become more common later in life. Over 50% of men over the age of 40 will experience erection problems at some point. In many cases the disease can be attributable to other diseases such as diabetes, heart - [Hydrocoeles & Cysts](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/hydrocele) - Hydrocoele Epididymal Cysts and Spermatocoeles Epididymal cysts and spermatocoeles are the most common cause of a swelling in the scrotum, and can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimetres. They are generally not painful. However, some men may experience discomfort.They can be discovered as incidental scrotal masses found on examination of the testicles. They - [Circumcision](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/circumcision) - Circumcision Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves partial or complete removal of the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis. This is usually done under general anaesthetic as a day case procedure (ie: you will not need to stay overnight in hospital). - [Testicular cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/testicular-cancer) - Testicular cancer Testicular cancer is usually diagnosed when the patient finds a lump on the body of the testicle. It is very important that patients get used to performing regular testicular self examination. It is important to differentiate between lumps associated with the epididymis, and lumps on the body of the testicle. Lumps on the epididymis - [Urine infections](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/urine-infections) - Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. They can be painful and uncomfortable, but they usually pass within a few days or can be easily treated with a course of antibiotics. UTIs are more common in women than in men. It's estimated that half of all women in the UK will have a UTI - [Overactive bladder](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/overactive-bladder) - Overactive bladder (OAB) Overactive bladder is a common condition affecting women and men, which can have a significant impact on a patient's (and partner's) quality of life. Symptoms include urgency (the need to rush to pass urine), frequency (going to pass urine often), nocturia (needing to get up at night to pass urine) and urinary urge - [Bladder Cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/bladder-cancer-2) - Bladder Cancer In the UK there are around 10,000 new cases of bladder cancer each year. The reason that people develop bladder cancer is becoming better understood. People with certain risk factors appear to be more likely than others to develop bladder cancer.Men get bladder cancer much more commonly than women. It is rare for - [Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO)](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/pelvi-ureteric-junction-obstruction-pujo) - Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) Urine produced by the kidney is transiently stored in the renal pelvis before travelling down the ureter towards the bladder. In some people the junction between the renal pelvis and ureter is abnormal in apperance and function, as such the urine does not drain out of the kidney in the normal - [Benign Kidney "Lumps" and Cysts](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/benign-kidney-lumps-and-cysts) - Benign Kidney "Lumps" and Cysts Lumps and cysts are commonly detected in people who undergo ultrasound, CT and MRI scans. Many of these lesions are benign (non-cancerous) and do not require treatment. Cysts Fluid filled cysts are found in between 50-70% of people. Most of these are benign simple cysts though a small proportion are - [Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/upper-tract-urothelial-cancer) - Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Less than 5% of kidney cancers arise from the lining of the kidney (renal pelvis) or ureter. These cancers are called upper tract urothelial cancers or transitional cell carcinomas. The cells that line the kidneys and ureter are the same as those that line the inside of the bladder, as such - [Kidney cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/treatment-of-kidney-cancer) - Kidney Cancer Kidney Cancer is the eighth most common cancer in the UK with more than 10,000 new cases diagnosed every year. Today, most patients have no symptoms at all and are diagnosed by chance following scans often for unrelated medical problems. In some patients however, kidney cancers can lead to blood in the urine - [Services](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/services) - Services Oxford Urology Associates offer urological diagnosis and management.Please use the navigate the dropdown menus to find the condition(s) that interest you. - [Stone prevention](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/stone-prevention) - Stone Prevention Once a stone has been treated it is important to try and prevent the development of further stones. All patients should have some basic tests to see why they made a kidney stone should be performed including a blood calcium level and blood urate level. For low risk patients general dietary, lifestyle and fluid - [Ureteroscopy](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/ureteroscopy) - Ureteroscopy If a stone is lodged in the ureter, a narrow instrument called a ureteroscope can be passed up through the bladder and into the ureter. The stone is captured and removed, or broken up using a holmium laser. For smaller stones in the kidney that have not responded to ESWL a small flexible ureteroscope - [Prostate HIFU](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prostate-hifu) - Prostate HIFU HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound which is another technique for treating prostate cancer. Ultrasound has been used for medical imaging (such as ante-natal scans) for decades, but recently the technology has been developed so that it can be used for treatment as well as diagnosis. How is HIFU used to treat - [Prostate Radiotherapy](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/brachytherapy) - Radiotherapy for prostate cancer Men with prostate cancer may choose radiation therapy instead of surgery. It may also be used after surgery to destroy any cancer cells that remain in the area. In men with advanced prostate cancer, radiation therapy may be used to help relieve pain. Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill cancer - [General Urology](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/general-urology) - General Urology We offer general urology services for diagnosis and treatment of common urological problems. Prostate related Bladder related - [Prostate Cancer Surgery](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/robotic-prostatectomy) - Prostate Cancer Surgery Surgery is one of the primary option for men with localized prostate cancer. In radical prostatectomy, the entire prostate gland is removed together with the seminal vesicles and portions of the vas deferens. In Oxford we do this operation using a key-hole approach with the help of a robot (robot assisted radical - [Active surveillance](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/active-surveillance) - Active Surveillance Your urologist may suggest active surveillance if you are diagnosed with lower-risk prostate cancer. ‘Active surveillance’ means that we actively monitor you with regular appointments, PSA tests, MRI scans and possibly additional biopsies to decide whether intervention is needed at some point in the future. It is certainly not ‘doing nothing’. Evidence shows - [Prostatitis](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prostatitis) - Prostatitis Prostatitis is a common condition that may be caused by infection or inflammation of the prostate and sometimes the area around it. It is seen most commonly in men under 50 yrs and some studies suggest that up to 10% of men suffer from prostatitis. There are several types of prostatitis, each with a - [Benign enlargement of the prostate](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/benign-enlargement-of-the-prostate) - Benign Prostate Enlargement In this condition the prostate enlarges, and as it does so it may compress the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder through the penis) causing problems urinating. It is extremely common, being found to some degree in most men beyond middle age. BPH can cause various urinary symptoms, known - [Prostate Cancer](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prostate-cancer-2) - Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in men and is the second most common cause of male cancer deaths, after lung cancer. It is different from most cancers in that a significant proportion of men, particularly older men with a shorter life expectancy, have a very slow growing form of this - [Fees](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/fees) - Self-pay patients Just because you don't have health insurance, it doesn't mean you can't have swift access to private hospital treatment. Private treatment can be just as accessible by paying for yourself. All our treatment costs are transparent, available in advance and covered by a one-off payment. We work within the Nuffield Hospital scheme and - [Family Planning](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/family-planning) - Family planning We offer a vasectomy service. Please see our dedicated vasectomy website. If you have had a vasectomy and want to consider a reversal please arrange an appointment via your GP and we will discuss the options and the success rates. - [Scrotum, testes and penis](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prostate-2) - Scrotum, testes and penis The testes (testicles) are located in the scrotum, and are responsible for producing sperm, and testosterone, the male sex hormone. They are egg shaped, and have a firm, spongy feel. At the top of each testicle lies the epididymis, which transports sperm from the testicle to the vas deferens (also called - [Bladder](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/services/bladder) - Bladder The urinary bladder is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination (micturition). The bladder is a hollow, muscular, and distensible (elastic) organ that sits on the muscles of the pelvic floor. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra. The urinary bladder usually holds 300-400 ml of urine. As urine accumulates, the wall of the bladder - [Kidney](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/services/kidney) - Kidney The kidneys are bean shaped organs that serve several essential regulatory roles. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and regulation of blood pressure (via maintaining salt and water balance). Kidneys act to filter the blood, and remove water soluble wastes, which are diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete - [Stone Disease](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/stone-disease) - Urinary Stone Disease Urinary stones may present anywhere in the urinary tract. Up to 10% of the UK population will present with a stone in their lifetime. Some patients form stones regularly. For more detailed information about stones and the research in Oxford into the causes and treatment of kidney stones please see the Oxford - [Mr Tom Leslie](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/tom-leslie) - Areas of expertise: General Urology, Urological Cancer, Robotic Surgery Clinics: Monday evening – BMI Saxon Clinic, MKTuesday evening – Manor Hospital, Oxford by arrangementWednesday pm – Manor Hospital, Oxford by arrangementThursday pm – BMI Saxon Clinic, MKThursday evening – Linfordwood Medical Centre, MK. alternate Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Fellow)British Association of - [Professor Freddie Hamdy](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/professor-freddie-hamdy) - Professor Freddie Hamdy MD, FRCS(Urol), FMedSci. GMC number: 3100611 Year of qualification: 1981 Areas of expertise: Prostate Cancer and Bladder Cancer Clinics: Wednesdays – Manor Hospital, Oxford Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellow)British Association of Urological SurgeonsEuropean Association of Urology Contact details: Tel: 01865-307733email: admin@oxfordurologyassociates.uk Subspecialty services that this consultant provides: Prof Hamdy is - [Mr Rob Gray](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-rob-gray) - Mr Rob Gray BSc (Hons) MB ChB (Hons) FRCS(Urol) GMC number: 7016738 Year of qualification: 2008 Areas of expertise: General Urology, Urological Cancer, Renal surgery Clinics: Clinics BMI Chiltern Wednesday pm BMI Shelburne (currently a remote clinic) Monday om Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandBritish Association of Urological SurgeonsEuropean Association of Urology Contact - [Mr William Gietzmann](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-william-gietzmann) - Mr William Gietzmann MA MB Chir FRCS (Urol) GMC number: 7084352 Areas of expertise: General Urology, Urological Cancer, Renal surgery Clinics: Member of: Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellow) British Association of Urological Surgeons European Association of Urology Contact details: Tel: 01865-307733 email: admin@oxfordurologyassociates.uk Subspecialty services that this consultant provides: In addition to general - [Professor David Cranston](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prof-david-cranston) - Professor David Cranston MB ChB D.Phil (Oxon) FRCS GMC number: 2275734 Year of qualification: 1975 Research: Since 2001, he has been clinical director of the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Unit in Oxford which, with colleagues in the UK and China, is researching into a novel way of treating cancer without surgery. Recently his group became - [For GPs](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/for-gps) - General Practitioners If your patient decides to go privately, we welcome referrals to Oxford Urology Associates either to the partnership in general or to a named consultant. Referrals to the partnership will be allocated at a convenient location to the patient with the next available consultant. For subspecialty conditions, patients will be triaged to see - [Hormone therapy](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/hormone-therapy) - [ezcol_1quarter] Services [accordionmenu id="unique42ffc83" accordionmenu="1470"] [/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_3quarter_end] Hormone treatment for Prostate cancer Men with advanced prostate cancer usually receive hormone therapy. In addition, a man with early-stage prostate cancer may have hormone therapy before, during, and after radiation therapy. Hormone therapy may also be used after surgery. Hormone therapy stops the male sex hormone, testosterone, - [Nilay Patel](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/nilay-patel) - Mr Nilay Patel (1975-2014) MA MD FRCS (Urol) Consultant Urological Surgeon, Churchill Hospital, Oxford Consultant Urological Surgeon, Milton Keynes General Hospital Lecturer in Surgical Medicine, Jesus College, University of Oxford. Short medical biography Nilay completed his undergraduate training at Cambridge University in 1997 after which he moved to Oxford to commence surgical training. During this he undertook - [Testimonials](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/testimonials-2) - [Dr Mark Tuthill](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/dr-mark-tuthill) - Dr Mark Tuthill PhD MRCP GMC number: 60453905 Profile Dr Mark Tuthill is an experienced consultant medical oncologist and an expert in the use of immunotherapy in cancer treatment. Practicing at the Manor Hospital and GenesisCare in Oxford, Dr Tuthill specialises in the treatment of early and recurrent cancer including prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder - [Prof Andrew Protheroe](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/prof-andrew-protheroe) - Prof Andrew Protheroe PhD FRCP Year of qualification: 1990 GMC number: 3487077 Profile Professor Andrew Protheroe is an Associate Professor of Uro-Oncology within the University of Oxford Department of Oncology at the Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre. As a consultant medical oncologist he has specialised in managing urological cancer at Oxford since 2001. He qualified - [Mr Alastair Lamb](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/mr-alastair-lamb) - Mr Alastair Lamb PhD FRCS(Urol) Year of qualification: 2003 GMC number: 6071967 Profile Born in Edinburgh, but growing up and schooled in South Oxfordshire, I did initial medical training at Oxford (Corpus Christi College) and Edinburgh Universities, followed by registrar training as an ACF/ACL in Cambridge from 2007 – 2016. During this time, I did - [Privacy Policy](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/privacy-policy) - CONSULTANT PATIENT PRIVACY NOTICE Executive summary 1. As your treating clinician group, and therefore custodian of personal information relating to your medical treatment, we must only use that information in accordance with all applicable law and guidance. This Privacy Notice provides you with a detailed overview of how we will manage your data from - [Patient Journey](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/patients/patient-journey) - If you are unused to seeking medical help the process can seem a bit complicated. This does not need to be the case. Here we have outlined your journey to explain the process. GP referral Once your GP has identified a urological problem, and you have decided to receive care privately, your GP will send - [Procedure Information Leaflets](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/procedure-information-leaflets) - Procedure Information Leaflets The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) has produced information leaflets on all urological procedures. These are updated regularly. 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We have a number of information sheets to cover all of these points. Surgery can be arranged for the first mutually convenient date for you and your - [For Patients](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/patients) - If you have urological problem you should visit your GP to ask for a urology referral to one of our Consultants. Appointments are normally available within two weeks or less. If you are unfamiliar with the process of seeing a consultant privately please read our patient journey information. We will respond promptly and personally to - [Sample Page](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/sample-page-2) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://oxfordurologyassociates.uk/category/uncategorized)