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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 […]

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 […]

How to choose between different types of prostate cancer surgery?

Consultants' blog October 2nd, 2014

I frequently see patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, have decided on surgery, but are struggling with the choice of different types of surgery. Increasingly, there can be a choice, especially if patients seek opinions from two or three different urologists (which we certainly support). A common scenario might be: the patient sees […]

Robotic surgery – the future for prostatectomy ?

Consultants' blog June 19th, 2014

Since the start of 2014, I have been carrying out prostatectomies using the robotic da Vinci system at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Robot-assisted surgery is the norm in America and in the UK, where a growing number of hospitals are investing in the da Vinci, many see it as the future and “gold standard”. My […]

What I should expect after a prostatectomy – Recovery

Patient Information January 2nd, 2014

Patients often ask what should they expect after a prostatectomy – how long will recovery take and how long should they wait before undertaking certain activities. This guide has been written by Birmingham Prostate Clinic to help answer common questions and concerns. It is important to emphasise that every patient is different and your recovery […]

The learning curve – an analysis of the development of Mr Alan Doherty’s laparoscopic prostatectomy service

Articles January 2nd, 2014

Dr Richard Viney MBChB MRCS FRCS (urol) 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 […]

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, […]