A cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your bladder to diagnose any problems in your urethra or bladder
Private Urology Treatment
Urinary tract care for men and women as well as male reproductive health. At HCA UK we provide access to more than 25 of the country’s leading consultant urologists and genitourinary specialists in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
What is Urology?
Urology is an area of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Our experienced urologists specialise in problems of the bladder, prostate and kidneys, providing care for conditions including incontinence, impotence, infertility and urological cancer.
Under our care, you'll benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of consultants and access to the latest diagnostic and treatment technology. Our hospitals were among the first in the UK to use key technological advances, such as the da Vinci© robot, to provide the most precise minimally invasive procedures.
If your child needs care, The Portland Hospital is home to some of the UK’s leading paediatric urologists, specialising in conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs in children.
Our urology expertise
Our on-site diagnostic facilities and advanced treatment technology help our us to deliver the very best personalised care, whatever your condition.
Cystoscopy
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
A TYPE OF FOCAL THERAPY FOR PROSTATE CANCER
If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, cryotherapy is an effective alternative option to radiation and surgery
Transrectal or transperineal prostate biopsy
ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSIES
A prostate biopsy involves taking tissue from the prostate and checking it for cancer
Ureteroscopy
This minimally-invasive procedure uses a thin, semi-rigid telescope (ureteroscope) to diagnose and treat a variety of problems in the urinary tract.
Ureterorenoscopy
Kidney stone removal. This procedure uses a pencil-thin, flexible telescope (ureterorenoscope) to find and break up kidney stones
Virtual colonoscopy
A CT colonoscopy - or virtual colonoscopy - is a minimally-invasive way of checking for colon diseases and colon cancer
Bladder Function (Urodynamic) Tests
Urodynamic tests check the function of your bladder, they show how well your bladder stores and releases urine.
MR pneumocolon
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
MR proctogram
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
MAG3 renogram
From complex kidney surgery to diagnostic imaging and minor procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
A surgical procedure to treat men with an enlarged prostate
Transurethral resection of bladder tumour
TURBT URETERORENOSCOPY
Using fibre-optic technology, this surgical procedure can help to discover the presence of bladder cancer
Transurethral resection of the prostate TURP
A TURP is a procedure to treat patients with an enlarged, benign prostate
Vascectomy
A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure offering permanent contraception by sealing the tubes that carry sperm.
Vasectomy Reversal Procedure
REVERSAL OF MALE STERILISATION
Reversing a vasectomy can restore your fertility by rejoining the vas deferns tubes that were cut during a vasectomy
GreenLight Laser Prostatectomy
Also called photo-selective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP). A GreenLight laser prostatectomy is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery to remove a benign growth in the prostate.
Circumcision
Removal of the retractable fold of skin (foreskin) that covers the end of the penis.
Bladder instillations
TREATMENT FOR A PAINFUL BLADDER
If you're experiencing severe bladder pain, we can help by injecting liquid medicine into your bladder
Bladder augmentation
CLAM CYSTOPLASTY
A major operation to make the bladder larger to treat an overactive bladder and incontinence
Blue light cystoscopy
PHOTODYNAMIC CYSTOSCOPY
A type of photodynamic assisted cancer surgery that reduces the recurrence of tumours in the bladder
Endoanal ultrasound
ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE ANAL SPHINCTER COMPLEX
A type of medical investigation which images the structure of the anal canal
Anorectal physiology tests
Assessment of the strength and function of the anal sphincter muscles using specialist equipment to diagnose a variety of bowel related conditions.
Prostate artery embolisation
SHRINKING AN ENLARGED PROSTATE
A minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate by shrinking it
Prostatic urethral lift implant
UROLOGICAL PROCEDURE FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Surgical procedure for non-cancerous enlarged prostates, with fewer side-effects compared to other procedures
Neuromodulation
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO ALTER NERVE ACTIVITY
Used to treat and enhance quality of life in individuals who suffer severe chronic illness due to persistent pain
Treatment spotlight
Aquablation therapy
Aquablation therapy is the latest advancement in surgical treatment for conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
At HCA UK we use the AquaBeam™ robotic system, a heat-free robotic system that uses advanced surgical mapping to create a bespoke surgical plan, and real-time imaging to safely remove enlarged prostate tissue, offering relief from urinary symptoms while preserving urinary and sexual function.
Our Urology locations
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road SK9 1NY Wilmslow
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
Women’s Health Centre
27 Harley Street W1G 9QP London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road W4 4HS London
The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street W1G 7AQ London
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.