Laparoscopic (keyhole) prostate cancer surgery has transformed the operation of radical prostatectomy from the traditional ‘open’ variation that was associated with a 20% complication rate, a 30% risk of blood transfusion and a prolonged recovery into an operation that was more precise, safer and quicker to recover from, thanks to the fewer incisions required in…
We’re delighted to announce that Professor Christopher Eden has been named in the Daily Mail’s Best Urologists in Britain guide. This guide comes out approximately once every eight years and is a result of surveying 40 prostate cancer surgeons from around the country on who they consider to have the best technique, deepest experience and…
We are delighted that all three Santis surgeons have been included in the Daily Mail’s guide to Britain’s best prostate cancer surgeons, in recognition of their vast experience and constant innovation in the field of robotic radical prostatectomy. This makes Santis the only clinic in the UK where each and every surgeon is featured in the…
Professor Christopher Eden offers his comments on the Retzius-sparing technique for robotic radical prostatectomy in the Daily Mail: “This is a new operation, and is where I believe that the future of robotics in prostate surgery properly lies, rather than in inexperienced surgeons using the hype of robots to attract patients.”…
Professor Christopher Eden is invited as a guest expert to BBC Radio 4’s PM with Eddie Mair, and explains with evidence why PSA testing for prostate cancer in men aged 40 and above is so important. …
Professor Christopher Eden discusses the advent of Retzius-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy and how it is transforming continence rates in his patients….
Professor Eden shares the story of Mr. Steve Gregory and his successful Retzius-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy….
During the past year, I and the other surgeons at Santis have been increasingly using real-time, frozen-section analysis of the prostate during surgery to allow us to maximise nerve preservation without compromising on cancer control (i.e. removing the cancer). This is part of our drive to deliver better cancer and functional outcomes for patients than…
Introduction One of the commonest concerns voiced by patients contemplating having prostate cancer surgery is the prospect of having a catheter inserted in the penis for 1-2 weeks after the operation to drain urine while your bladder is healing from the operation. In this article I explain why this should not be something to fear,…
One year on from the UK’s first Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy, Christopher Eden shares his findings: 3x better continence rate and happier patients….
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