Launch
Website- Bupa Platinum consultant
- Fee assured
- Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- General urology
- Urological oncology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I am Professor of Urology at University College London the where I lead the UKs highest volume radical prostatectomy team, recently voted by Newsweek magazine as the best urology department in Europe. I specialise in precision diagnostics and treatment of prostate cancer tailored to an individuals cancer characteristics with a view to minimising side effects without jeopardising the chance of cure. I have authored over 100 research papers and been awarded prizes for my work by the European, American, Japanese and British associations of urology. I have performed the most robotic prostatectomies at UCLH for each of the past 8 years and my caseload is amongst the highest in the UK. I believe that robotic prostatectomy is the best way to cure prostate cancer and that the side effects from treatment can be minimised. I work hard to achieve this by developing and rigorously testing new techniques.
I lead the NeuroSafe PROOF international randomised clinical trial of the NeuroSAFE technique which has proven that NeuroSAFE increases post- surgical sexual potency rates by promoting safe nerve sparing at robotic radical prostatectomy. The results were published in Lancet Oncology and are reported as game changing by the European Association of Urology and newspapers around the world.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/24/prostate-cancer-surgery-erectile-function-neurosafe
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/ucl-university-college-london-madrid-nhs-b2720375.html
Google -Neurosafeproof
I was the first to describe a technique called complete urethral preservation which results in rapid post operative urinary continence to the same extent as Retzius sparing surgery but without jeopardising cancer control. This allows patients to resume work, exercise and other normal activities, including sexual activity, a month after surgery. I have taught this technique to other surgeons who report similar success.
I have a very low complication rate, since starting robotic prostatectomy as a consultant in 2015, over 1300 patients- 0% major (clavien 3 or above) complications.
I have a strong track record of leadership and research in prostate cancer and my academic work focuses on trials to generate strong evidence on ways of improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer. I completed the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship in robotic surgery and was trained at Cambridge University where I worked for 5 years as a Lecturer. I led the NIHR (research arm of the NHS) for urology research in the North Thames region for 7 years.
My doctify and topdoctor profiles include patient reviews: www.doctify.com/uk/specialist/professor_greg_shaw
www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/greg-shaw
I am happy to conduct telephone and video consults where preferable and I take care of patients from all over the world.
I am known for my work in scrutinising the way prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated and have featured in front page UK broadsheet headlines and national television news for this work.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14091831/amp/Robot-prostate-operation-patients-leaky-bladder.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/10758337/Men-with-prostate-cancer-falsely-told-it-is-not-aggressive.html
https://news.sky.com/story/prostate-cancer-tests-offer-false-hope-10410005
I pride myself on maintaining strong relationships with the patients I treat and many are prepared to talk with people contemplating surgery under my care.
My work regularly features in the press.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/29/the-robot-will-see-you-now-could-computers-take-over-medicine-entirely
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/robots-save-lives-of-500-men-battling-deadly-prostate-cancer-in-london-a3700751.html
Areas of interest
Prostate Cancer Diagnostics; Prostate cancer; Prostate MRI; Prostate biopsy; Transrectal prostate biopsy, Transperineal prostate biopsy; Targeted prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy; MRI fusion biopsy; Prostate disease;
Prostate cancer treatment- Robotic prostatectomy; NeuroSAFE; nerve sparing; sexual potency, continence recovery; Frozen section; active surveillance; second opinion for prostate cancer options; complete urethral preservation (CUP)
Urinary problems- Recurrent urinary tract infection; Lower urinary tract symptoms,
Haematuria; Raised PSA; Urinary/urine symptoms; Chronic prostatitis (CP/CPPS); prostatism; urethral stricture; bladder neck stenosis; TURP; BPH; prostatic enlargement, pyelonephritis; Endourology; Kidney stones; ESWL; Urinary stone
Peno-Scrotal Surgery- Circumcision; Vasectomy; Epididymal Cyst; Hydrocele; Orchidectomy; Foreskin problem; Phimosis; Pain; Lumps
Medical secretaries
- Katrina OToole
- The Prostate Centre 18 Devonshire place London W1G 7AE
- 020 7935 9720
- 07841 034453
- ProfShawPA@hcahealthcare.co.uk
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Maria Chazapis
Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (>50)
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M4510
Diagnostic endoscopic examination of bladder (flexible cystoscopy) including any biopsy - (5-50)
HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital (1-5) HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital (1-5)
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20355
Initial out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
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M7920
Dilatation of urethra (including cystoscopy) - (5-50)
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M6583
Transperineal MRI - US fusion targeted prostate biopsy - (5-50)
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