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London Urology Associates is a private healthcare association based in Marylebone, central London. Located on Devonshire Street, the clinic is within close proximity of Harley Street. The clinic works closely with The Princess Grace Hospital for operative and diagnostic facilities while their Devonshire Street premises are used for consulting.[1]Cite error: The opening <ref>
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Treatments
[edit]HIFU
[edit]At the forefront of cutting edge treatment, urologists at London Urology Associates were among the first in the UK to trial High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as a means of treating prostate cancer.[2] Cite error: The opening <ref>
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Other Treatments
[edit]London Urology Associates provides an extensive range of urological procedures including:
- Microsurgical Reversal of Vasectomy
- Open Prostatectomy
- Botox bladder treatment
- Cystectomy and Neobladder Formation
- Cystectomy and Urinary Diversion
- Cystoscopy under general anaesthetics
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Male Infertility
Notable Work
[edit]Dr Chris Ogden, one of the most respected prostate surgeons in the world [4]Cite error: The opening <ref>
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References
[edit]- My Health Specialist
- Diseases and Conditions Oncological: Prostate Cancer Focused Ultrasound Foundation
- Caution Urged Eith High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy in Prostate Cancer,John Schieszer Cancer Therapy Advisor
- Who's the Best Surgeon for Your Prostate Cancer Op?, Angela Brooks Daily Mail
- Robots as Surgical Enablers, Kristen Gerencher Market Watch
- Barefoot Surgery- Horizon: Defeating Cancer BBC Two