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Professor Rakesh Heer

Professor Rakesh Heer

Urology 04428008

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ABOUT PROFESSOR RAKESH HEER | EXPERT CONSULTANT UROLOGIST

Professor Rakesh Heer is an internationally acclaimed Professor of Urology, practicing at Imperial College London NHS Trust. Combining three decades of NHS and academic excellence, he provides expertise across the breadth of urology and is a leading authority in prostate cancer.

Senior national leadership positions include Chairman of the NICE guideline writing committees (setting national standards of high-quality care) and Deputy Chair of the NIHR's Health Technology Assessment committee (UK's biggest funder of innovative clinical research). As a recipient of numerous prestigious national and international honours, including the Huntarian Professorship Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons and the Department of Health's top ranked National Clinical Excellence Award for his outstanding service to the NHS, he is widely recognised as a top specialist for patients seeking the best urologist.

Professor Heer believes in a holistic approach. He will always present the full breadth of treatment options available, empowering you to make the best-informed decision for your health and lifestyle.

SPECIALIST EXPERTISE IN ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER CARE

Professor Heer offers end-to-end, world-class care for prostate health, utilising state-of-the-art technology from initial screening through to advanced treatment. His core specialties include:

• PSA Screening & Early Detection: Proactive monitoring and risk assessment.
• Advanced MRI Assessments: Non-invasive, high-precision imaging of prostate health
• Precision Diagnosis: State-of-the-art fusion biopsies for highly accurate targeting
• Management: Tailors the best approach for individuals, including active monitoring

TAILORED TREATMENT: ROBOTIC SURGERY VS. FOCAL THERAPY

Every patient is unique, which is why Professor Heer is one of only a handful of surgeons worldwide to offer high-volume expertise in both curative surgical treatment available:

• Robotic Prostatectomy: As a UK pioneer in complex robotic surgeries, Professor Heer has successfully performed over 1,000 robotic cases with outstanding audited patient outcomes. NeuroSAFE Technology – preserves nerves and improve potency.

• Day-Case Focal Therapy: For many men, major surgery isn't necessary. Professor Heer is proud to offer focal therapy—a revolutionary, minimally invasive day-case procedure. By treating only the specific area affected by cancer, it protects surrounding tissue and boasts excellent preservation rates for both continence and erectile function, avoiding the bothersome side effects often associated with radiotherapy or full surgical removal.

COMPREHENSIVE UROLOGY SERVICES

Beyond prostate care, Professor Heer provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of general urological concerns, including:

• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Specialized management for both men and women.
• Urinary symptoms: Rapid assessment and treatment for urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence, getting up at night and reduced urinary stream.
• Haematuria Investigation: Swift, thorough assessment of blood in the urine.
• Male Sexual Health: Compassionate care for erectile dysfunction. Rapid assessment of testicular lumps.
• Family Planning: Safe, expert local anaesthetic vasectomy.

WHY CHOOSE PROFESSOR HEER?

He is all about a patient-centred, unbiased approach, stating "My commitment is to you, the patient. Together, we will choose the path that delivers the best possible health outcome while protecting your quality of life".

Areas of interest

(i) General Urology - urinary symptoms, UTIs, blood in urine, PSA.

(ii) Prostate Cancer - MRI-fusion prostate biopsy, focal therapy (HIFU, Nanoknife (IRE)), robotic prostatectomy (including nerve sparing and neurosafe techniques), active monitoring (safely monitoring and avoiding surgery when appropriate).

(iii) Bladder Cancer - cystoscopy and bladder resection, latest intravesical treatment approaches (chemotherapies, BCG and novel agents to reduce recurrence), robotic cystectomy and complex urinary tract reconstruction.

(iv) Male Sexual health - STI, penile conditions, scrotal lumps and erectile dysfunction.

(v) Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - male and female.

(vi) Overactivity of the Bladder - urgency, frequency and incontinence.

(vii) Prostate Growth (BPH) Related Symptoms - poor flow, incomplete emptying, getting up through the night to void.

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