BAUS-Standard Care · London

Understanding your
prostate condition.
Then treating it precisely.

This site is built for patients researching prostate surgery options — from Aquablation and Rezum for an enlarged prostate, to robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Clear clinical information, grounded in BAUS guidance, from a consultant urologist with over 500 robotic operations performed.

What brings you here today?

Whether you've just received a diagnosis, been referred by your GP, or are doing your own research — start with the condition that applies to you.

Recognise your symptoms

Tick the symptoms that apply. This is not a diagnostic tool — but it may help you understand which type of specialist appointment to seek.

01
GP Referral or Self-referral
Many patients come directly without a GP referral. A raised PSA, urinary symptoms, or family history are all valid reasons to seek a private consultation.
02
Initial Consultation with Mr Ameen
A comprehensive assessment including examination, PSA review, and clinical history. A clear written plan is provided on the same day.
03
Investigations if Needed
Same-day flow rate tests and bladder ultrasound at Wellington Hospital. MRI and biopsy arranged without delay if indicated.
04
Treatment or Monitoring Plan
Whether that's medication, a minimally invasive procedure, robotic surgery, or active surveillance — every option is explained clearly.

Which symptoms apply to you?

Select all that you have experienced in the past month.

BAUS
British Association of Urological Surgeons Founded 1945 · Gold-standard UK urology guidance

All clinical information on this site follows the standards and patient information published by BAUS — the professional body representing over 2,500 UK consultant urologists.

BAUS publishes peer-reviewed patient information leaflets for every major prostate procedure, which we reference throughout. Mr Ameen is a verified BAUS member surgeon.

Information you can trust.
From a surgeon who operates.

Most prostate surgery websites are either too clinical to be useful, or too commercial to be trusted. This site sits in neither category.

Every condition and procedure page is written to BAUS standards, cross-referenced with current NICE guidelines, and authored by Mr Torath Ameen — a consultant urologist who performs these operations weekly.

The goal is simple: read what you need to understand your situation, then decide whether to book a consultation. There is no pressure either way.

About Mr Torath Ameen

Questions patients ask before their first consultation

Straight answers. No jargon.

For localised prostate cancer, robotic radical prostatectomy is one of the most effective treatments, with cancer control rates comparable to radiotherapy for most tumour grades. The right option — surgery, radiotherapy, or active surveillance — depends on your Gleason score, PSA level, clinical stage, age, and personal priorities. A specialist consultation will map the best route for your specific situation.

TURP is the long-established surgical standard for an enlarged prostate, removing tissue with an electrical resection loop — recommended by BAUS and NICE. Aquablation uses a robotically guided high-pressure waterjet that maps to a precise pre-treatment plan, making it particularly effective for larger prostates and those where preserving ejaculatory function is a priority. Both require general or spinal anaesthetic and typically 1–2 nights in hospital.

Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days. The urinary catheter is removed at approximately 7–10 days. Light activity can resume within 2–3 weeks and most patients return to office work within 4 weeks. Continence and sexual function continue to recover over 3–12 months. The Retzius-sparing robotic technique is associated with faster continence recovery than the standard approach.

No. You can self-refer directly for a private consultation. Many patients come having noticed symptoms themselves, after a raised PSA from a health screen, or after researching their condition online. A GP referral letter is helpful but not required. If you have private health insurance, check your policy — most insurers do require a GP referral to validate a claim.

An initial consultation with Mr Ameen costs £300. Follow-up appointments are £200. Mr Ameen is fee-assured with major insurers including Bupa and AXA, meaning insured patients typically pay no shortfall. Surgical fees depend on the procedure and hospital, and are confirmed in full before any commitment is made.

PSA is age-related. As a rough guide, BAUS suggests that a PSA above 3 ng/mL in men under 60, above 4 ng/mL in men aged 60–70, and above 5 ng/mL in men over 70 warrants further investigation. However, a raised PSA does not automatically mean cancer — prostate infection, inflammation, and benign enlargement can all raise PSA. A urology review will assess the full clinical picture, including PSA velocity (how quickly it is rising) and a prostate MRI if indicated.

Mr Torath Ameen
FRCS (Urol) — Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon

Over 500 Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomies. Operative metrics placing him in the top 25% of European robotic surgeons, benchmarked against NCIP and GIRFT recommendations. Consultant-led throughout — every patient is assessed, operated on, and followed up directly.

FRCS (Urol) BAUS Member GMC 7410052 da Vinci Certified West Herts NHS Consultant NCIP Top 25%

Four locations across London and Hertfordshire

Wellington Hospital

Wellington Place, St John's Wood, London NW8 9LE
Same-day investigations available · Surgical access

9 Harley Street

9 Harley Street, London W1G 9QY
Men's health, BPH, urology consultations

Spire Bushey Hospital

Heathbourne Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 1RD
Flexible appointments · Hertfordshire access

Chase Lodge Hospital

Chase Side, London N14 4PS
North London · Follow-ups and investigations

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