Nerve-Sparing Prostate Cancer Surgery Clinic
Nerve-Sparing Prostate Cancer Surgery Clinic
Nerve-Sparing Prostate Cancer Surgery in London
With Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, a multi-award-winning robotic prostate cancer surgeon
A diagnosis of prostate cancer, and the possibility of surgery, can raise important concerns about effective cancer treatment as well as long-term quality of life, particularly around urinary control and sexual function. At this stage, clear, specialist guidance is essential to help you understand your options and the most appropriate approach for your individual situation.
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran is internationally recognised for his expertise in advanced prostate cancer surgery, including nerve-sparing techniques designed to preserve function where it is safe to do so. Patients seek his care for a precise, considered approach that prioritises effective cancer control while aiming to maintain quality of life outcomes wherever possible.
He treats NHS patients at University College London Hospital and sees private patients at leading hospitals across London, including Mayo Clinic Healthcare, Cromwell Hospital, Harley Street Specialist Hospital, LSDC Healthcare, Bupa Health Centre Canary Wharf, and New Victoria Hospital.
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran
MA (Oxon) BMedSci (Hons) BMBS (Hons) PGCertMedLaw ADCertClinInv (Cornell)
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Finance and Insurance
At Prostate Clinic London, we aim to ensure specialist prostate cancer care is both transparent and accessible. A range of payment options is available, and most major private medical insurers are accepted, with guidance provided to help you understand costs, coverage, and the options available to you. The focus is on ensuring the process is clear and supportive, so you can concentrate on your health and making informed decisions about your care.
What Is Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery?
Nerve-sparing prostate surgery is an advanced surgical approach used during prostate cancer removal to preserve the nerves responsible for erectile function and urinary continence. These delicate structures lie very close to the prostate and require careful identification and precise handling during the operation.
Where clinically appropriate, nerve-sparing techniques are used to minimise disruption to these nerves while ensuring complete removal of the cancer. The procedure is most commonly performed using robotic-assisted surgery, which enables greater precision, control, and visualisation.
Ranked Among the UK’s Top 10 Prostate Cancer Surgeons
Experience plays a critical role in prostate cancer treatment, particularly when it comes to achieving the best possible outcomes. Surgical technique and specialist expertise can have a meaningful impact on cancer control, as well as functional outcomes such as continence and erectile function.
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has been recognised among the leading prostate cancer surgeons in the UK, including being featured in the Daily Mail’s list of top prostate cancer surgeons. This recognition reflects both his experience and his commitment to delivering high-quality care for patients.
This level of expertise is an important factor for patients seeking private prostate cancer treatment in London.
Recognised Internationally for Excellence in Prostate Cancer Care
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has received over 30 international awards recognising his contribution to urology and prostate cancer care, including a National Clinical Impact Award for excellence beyond standard clinical practice.
He is the only urologist worldwide to hold Visiting Professorships at both the University of Oxford and the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, and has been named one of London’s most influential doctors. His work continues to shape modern approaches to prostate cancer surgery.
When Is Nerve-Sparing Surgery Appropriate?
Nerve-Sparing surgery is not suitable for all patients and depends on the location, stage, and extent of the cancer. If the cancer is close to, or involves, the nerves, preserving them may not be safe.
Each case is carefully assessed using imaging, biopsy results, and clinical evaluation. Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran will advise whether a nerve-sparing approach is appropriate, ensuring that effective cancer control remains the priority.
Expertise in Nerve-Sparing Prostate Surgery
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran is internationally recognised for his expertise in advanced prostate cancer surgery, including nerve-sparing techniques. With over 2,000 robotic prostate cancer procedures performed, he is among the most experienced surgeons in the UK in this field.
His approach to nerve-sparing surgery is based on careful pre-operative and intra-operative judgement, balancing the goal of preserving urinary and sexual function with the need for complete cancer removal. This requires detailed knowledge of prostate anatomy and extensive surgical experience.
He has played a key role in developing and refining modern techniques, including graded nerve-sparing and approaches designed to optimise functional outcomes where it is safe to do so. His work continues to contribute to advances in prostate cancer surgery internationally.
Fees and Pricing
Understanding the costs of your treatment is an important part of planning your care. The following provides a guide to consultation fees and typical costs associated with prostate cancer surgery.
Consultation Fees
Initial Consultation
£325
A comprehensive consultation to review your diagnosis, discuss your concerns, and outline appropriate treatment options. Appointments are available in person in London or remotely via video or telephone.
Follow-Up Consultation
£225
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide continued guidance.
Prostate Cancer Surgery
Prostate cancer surgery, including nerve-sparing approaches where appropriate, is offered as a tailored private treatment package based on your individual clinical needs.
Typical Cost
£23,000 – £25,000
Techniques Used in Nerve-Sparing Surgery
A range of advanced surgical approaches may be used to support nerve preservation where it is clinically appropriate. The choice of technique depends on the individual patient and the characteristics of the cancer.
Graded Nerve-Sparing
This approach involves carefully adjusting the extent of nerve preservation based on how close the cancer is to the nerves. It allows a balance between effective cancer removal and the preservation of urinary and sexual function.
NeuroSAFE Technique
An intra-operative assessment method used during surgery to evaluate tissue margins in real time. In selected patients, this can help maximise nerve preservation while maintaining surgical safety.
Precision Robotic Surgery
Robotic-assisted surgery provides high-definition magnification and refined control, allowing meticulous dissection around delicate nerve structures. Additional refined surgical approaches may also be used where appropriate, including methods designed to minimise thermal damage and preserve surrounding anatomical structures.
Preserving Function After Surgery
Recovery of urinary continence and erectile function varies between patients and depends on several factors, including baseline function, age, and the extent of surgery required.
Where nerve-sparing is possible, it may support improved functional recovery over time. However, outcomes vary, and these will be discussed in detail during your consultation so you have a clear and realistic understanding of what to expect.
Is Nerve-Sparing Surgery Right for You?
Whether nerve-sparing surgery is appropriate depends on your individual diagnosis and treatment priorities. A consultation allows your case to be reviewed in detail and the most suitable surgical approach to be discussed.
In some cases, nerve preservation may be possible on one or both sides, while in others it may not be recommended. Clear, specialist guidance will be provided so you can make an informed and confident decision.
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran in the Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will nerve-sparing surgery preserve sexual function?
Nerve-sparing techniques aim to preserve the nerves responsible for erectile function where it is safe to do so. Outcomes vary between individuals and depend on factors such as baseline function, age, and the extent of the cancer, and this will be discussed in detail during your consultation.
Can both sets of nerves be preserved?
In some cases, nerve-sparing can be performed on both sides of the prostate, while in others only one side or neither may be suitable. This depends on the location and extent of the cancer and is carefully assessed before and during surgery.
How long does it take to recover erectile function after surgery?
Recovery varies between patients and can take time. Some men notice improvement within months, while for others it may take longer, and recovery can continue over an extended period.
Will nerve-sparing surgery affect cancer outcomes?
The priority of surgery is complete cancer removal. Nerve-sparing is only performed where it is considered safe and appropriate, ensuring that cancer control is not compromised.
How do I know if I am suitable for nerve-sparing surgery?
Suitability depends on the stage and location of the cancer, imaging findings, and your overall health. Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran will assess your case in detail and advise whether a nerve-sparing approach can be safely performed.
What happens if nerve-sparing is not possible?
If nerve-sparing is not considered safe, surgery will focus on complete cancer removal. Alternative strategies and supportive treatments can be discussed to help manage functional recovery after surgery.
Why does surgical experience matter in nerve-sparing surgery?
Nerve-sparing prostate surgery is technically demanding and requires precise judgement. Outcomes are closely linked to surgical expertise, particularly when balancing cancer control with the preservation of function.
Will I have time to decide on surgery?
In most cases, there is time to carefully consider your options before proceeding with treatment. You will be guided on appropriate timelines so you can make a considered and informed decision.
Book a Consultation
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or are considering surgery, a consultation can help you understand your options and decide on the most appropriate next step.
Book a Consultation
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or are considering surgery, a consultation can help you understand your options and decide on the most appropriate next step.
Leadership Roles
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran is always looking to grow, innovate, and improve patient care for urology and prostate cancer patients in every possible way. To achieve this, he has secured several other prestigious leadership roles.
Urological innovation
Chief Men’s Health Officer
Chief Academic Officer
Lead Medical Advisor in Men’s Health
Research Physician
Lead for Urology and Men’s Health
Clinical Lead for Robotic Soft-Tissue Surgery
Invited Reviewer
Leading a £3 Million Prostate Cancer Surgery Trial at the University of Oxford
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran is actively advancing the field of prostate cancer surgery through his academic and clinical research. He is leading a landmark prostate cancer surgery trial supported by a £3 million Department of Health and Social Care grant at the University of Oxford.
This major research initiative is focused on improving surgical techniques and patient outcomes, reflecting a commitment not only to delivering high-quality care today, but also to shaping the future of prostate cancer treatment.
Through his ongoing work in research and innovation, Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran remains at the forefront of developments in prostate cancer surgery, ensuring patients benefit from the most advanced and evidence-based approaches available.
Appointed to Establish Mayo Clinic’s Urology & Prostate Services in London
Patient Experiences
Read all of Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran’s patient reviews at Doctify.
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran Performs the Highest Number of Complex and Salvage Prostate Cancer Surgeries at UCLH
University College London Hospital (UCLH) is the UK’s highest-volume robotic prostate cancer centre. Due to his world-leading expertise in prostate cancer surgery, Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran performs the highest number of complex and salvage robotic prostatectomy procedures at UCLH. He is also the only UCLH prostate surgeon to have been recognised by both the Daily Mail and the Evening Standard for his expertise in prostate cancer surgery, reflecting the high level of complex cases referred to him from across the UK and internationally.
Consultation Locations
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran practises as a robotic prostate cancer surgeon within the NHS at one of the UK’s highest-volume centres. He also sees private patients at leading private hospitals across London, providing access to high-quality facilities and specialist care.