The Laser Associates are a co-operative group of highly experienced certified urological surgeons in the UK who offer laser prostatectomy using the GreenLight XPS system and also the TURIS procedure. Both private and NHS referrals will be treated by surgeons who have carried out over 1000 cases using this technology.

This is a professional association representing doctors from all branches of medicine all over the UK. About 80% of practising doctors are members, as are 12,000 medical students and nearly 4,000 members overseas.

Essex Urology has formed a partnership with Springfield Hospital to offer a complete urology service on one site in Essex. Please ring Freephone 0800 840 6256 for more information or to make an appointment.

American Medical Systems have developed the GreenLight HPS System for laser prostatectomy. The High Powered System (HPS) offers a safe, effective treatment for urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.

Essex Urology will soon offer laparoscopic robot assisted urological surgery including nephrectomy, pyeloplasty and radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer in association with Intuitive Surgical.

Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Health & Social Care is the largest provider of health and social care courses throughout the East of England. The Faculty offers a comprehensive range of locally, nationally and internationally recognised courses. See here for further details of MIRS course.

An international medical equipment company based in Lyon, France dedicated to HIFU technology (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) for the minimally invasive treatment of localized prostate cancer and urological diseases.

This is the web site of the Institute of Urology, London. It is mainly aimed at urologists and trainees wishing to get information about courses and training in urological surgery.

This website is for anyone who wishes to know more about the charity and about cancer research work in the UK. You can search for information regarding a specific topic by typing in the search box on the web page.

KIDNEY CANCER UK was founded in January 2000 to provide UK kidney cancer patients and their carers with improved access to reliable information about kidney cancer and its treatment, and to establish a network of individuals and groups capable of offering mutual support.

The holmium laser in urology has enabled many patients, who may otherwise not be fit for surgery, to have a variety of treatments as day cases, enabling them to get on with their daily lives with minimal interruption.