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 […]
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The Birmingham Prostate Clinic has launched the region’s first private Multi-Disciplinary (MDT) Team programme. The principle behind an MDT is for medical professionals of different disciplines to formally meet, discuss individual patients and their cancer treatment plan to consider the advantages and disadvantages of that plan. The MDT for the Birmingham Prostate Clinic includes consultant […]
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BPC surgeon Alan Doherty has been interviewed by the Daily Mail in a feature exploring whether robotic surgery is really better than open surgery for prostate cancer. The feature, published on August 2, follows a study of 326 men, half of whom had robotic surgery for prostate cancer and half underwent open surgery. The study, […]
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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 […]
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The group meets in Solihull on the last Tuesday of each month and is open to all patients and people affected by prostate cancer, regardless of where they are receiving treatment. The speaker programme features consultants and senior nurses from leading teaching hospitals, covering many different aspects of treatment, recovery, common questions and concerns. […]
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By Dr Ahmed El-Modir After being diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer, patients often make lifestyle or diet changes they feel may be helpful. Of course we wholly recognise and support the motivation involved, but it is vital that there is scientific evidence for any major changes. One area where we currently have concerns is […]
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By Alan Doherty In our field, we see something of a regular conveyor belt of new treatments promising “revolutionary” results for patients. I see my professional stance towards new developments as being that of the informed cynic – I am always keen to learn and utilise technology that improves outcomes for patients. But I have […]
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By Maya Harris, consultant urologist, Birmingham Prostate Clinic I first came across this new procedure in America four years ago, whilst attending a meeting of the American Urological Association. I was surprised by the simplicity and elegance of the idea that rather than removing the prostate tissue, it could be retracted to open the passage […]
Read more How reliable is the PCA3 test for prostate cancer? What we have learnt from undertaking 688 tests By Alan Doherty Back in 2007, we were one of the first clinics in the UK to introduce a new type of test for prostate cancer. This test was based on the discovery that very high levels of […]
Read more The main question for GPs: raised PSA and prostate cancer By Alan Doherty, consultant urologist, Birmingham Prostate Clinic I am pleased to have another opportunity to meet GPs for an educational event on November 17. I attend these events as often as possible, because we need effective connections between the GP surgery and hospital. Meeting […]
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