I am 72 years of age and a patient of Manchester Urology, undergoing a Laparoscopic Total Nephrectomy operation in 2019.
Amazingly, my brother Bernie developed a condition that also required similar surgery just a few weeks after me. We both received surgery by Mr Stephen Bromage and were also supported magnificently by Mr Banji Adeyoju

I have been an active Rower all my adult life and so has my brother. My club, Northwich Rowing Club has a retired Masters group of circa 15 members of various levels of fitness.
Last week, I was the Bowman (and steersman) in a Quadruple Scull last week for a full 11k outing.

At Stroke position was my bother Bernard, and in the No 3 position was yet another recent patient of Steven Bromage. So 3 of the crew are able to train and row thanks to Stephen’s good work and that of his colleagues.
One other crew member, who is returning after a heart attack a couple of years ago, complemented what we could claim to be the ‘Manchester Urology Rowing Crew’.

The boat went surprisingly well, with control, balance, rhythm and technique that the racers would aim to deliver.

We owe many, many thanks to Manchester Urology and are posting this note to give confidence to those who find themselves in a similar position that Steve, Banji and their colleagues at Manchester Urology are there to provide skilled and professional surgery.

You may even end up in a rowing crew!

Had two surgeries done, very quick from start to finish, everything went perfect from consultation to surgery to follow up couldn’t be happier!

I just wanted to write a thank you note for my prostate treatment nearly 4 months ago. The Rezum procedure has worked for me very well indeed. I stopped my tamsulosin at the 3 month post op date and can still pee like a 20 yr old once again! Much better than I expected to be honest. The nocturnal loo visits have dropped to a single one at most, and life has returned to normal!
Despite the difficult first 2 weeks post catheter I would definitely make the same choice again. Thank you for your help- it has given me back my life.
I hope you remain well in these difficult times.
Kind Regards

Due to the COVID pandemic, the planned procedure for removal of a bladder stone (following assessments and scans at Trafford General in November 2019) was understandably delayed. During the following few months, the condition became increasingly uncomfortable. As a result, I explored the possibility of admission to BMI Alexandra Hospital for the procedure to be completed.
I benefited greatly from the high levels of expertise, care, support and advice from Mr Tang and his team.
I wish to praise Mr Tang and his team for attending to my medical and health needs so that I am now free from discomfort. Many thanks!

I had a prostate and bladder operation earlier this month at the Alexandra Hospital. The operation was carried out by Mr Stephen Brown. I had had a similar prostate operation 13 months before done by someone else. I can’t thank Mr Brown enough for what he has done. I had no problems at all, which is different from my nightmare experience previously. I found Mr Brown to be friendly and professional both prior to the operation and since.
The staff in the hospital looked after me very well and were also very friendly."

Dear Professor Sinclair,
Some time ago, you diagnosed my greatly enlarged prostate gland. I underwent a TURP operation under your
care and since that time, I have enjoyed good health for which I am truly grateful.
The comforting aspect for me was the follow up attention during which I had scans and a cystoscopy to ensure
there were no underlying problems.
I thank you sincerely for your friendliness, sympathetic care and professionalism.
Hope you are keeping well,
Kind regards.

Dear Professor Sinclair,
Further to my recent follow up consultation. I would just like to thank you for the care and professionalism you showed me throughout my treatment.
You put me at ease immediately at our first meeting, when I was quite concerned, explaining the surgery I required and putting my mind at rest that a successful outcome would be achieved, which happily has proved to be the case.
Thanking you once again,
Kindest Regards,

As a result of the Urolift procedure I no longer have to take the prescribed daily medication for my prostrate and my general well-being has greatly improved in terms of undisturbed sleep (not waking up to go to the toilet 4/6 times night) improved social activity and concerns of not able to urinate due to my enlarged prostrate.
I chose the UROLIFT procedure as it could be undertaken as a day patient with no side effects.

I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to write to thank you for my excellent care having been referred to Manchester Urology and seeing you on the day lockdown began!
Your and your secretary’s contact has been reassuring that the system is being made to respond.
Thank you again for your skilful and thoughtful care and your positive approach to my issues.
Yours sincerely

Dear Professor Sinclair
I was on your list yesterday for a transperineal prostate biopsy. I wanted to put on record my appreciation of how well the whole event was managed.
On arriving at hospital I was nervous but with the warm atmosphere created by yourself and your excellent assistants I found myself very relaxed.
I would like to offer my sincere thanks for your care and consideration.
I felt no pain throughout the procedure and have had no after effects since.
Kind Regards

I would highly recommend Mr Modgil, he is obviously very experienced in his field of expertise which I found reassuring. He also has a manner which makes you feel at ease.

Handled brilliantly throughout the Covid-19 pandemic - Mr Ben Grey was contactable throughout to answer any of my questions or concerns. He explained everything clearly in a way I could understand. I would highly recommend Mr Grey & his team and would see him again without hesitation.

Many thanks - the [MS Teams] session with Prof Grey was excellent.

I was very pleased with the outcome of my kidney and bladder stone treatment undertaken by Ben Grey in October 2017. Follow up kub x-rays in May 2018 and May 2019 both all clear. Many thanks

It was by very good fortune that I was referred to Manchester Urology with a PSA, which was marginally raised from its cruising level. The clinical (Prof. Pearce), MR, bone scan and ultrasound-guided biopsy tasks (Mr Burke) were all performed very smoothly, to reveal a T3a cancer.
A radical robotic prostatectomy was performed by Mr Brough. The whole experience was unbelievably smooth and comfortable, thanks not only to the surgical expertise, but also a superb anaesthetic (Dr Yuill), from which I awoke without any ill-effects whatever. I was discharged the following morning, sporting a catheter and anti-clotting injectables, neither of which were a problem. The nursing care at Stepping Hill was exemplary.
Immediately after the catheter was removed after 10 days, I had good urinary flow and control, thanks to Mr Brough's experience and surgical expertise. There was a useful counselling group session a few days later, again at Stepping Hill.
As it happened, the post-op PSA crept up slightly after a few months. A timely referral for radiotherapy (Dr Logue) has reduced the PSA to undetectable levels. Within the Manchester Urology group there is a reassuring degree of subspecialisation, such that each task is performed by an appropriately experienced expert. Any queries along the way are answered promptly and effectively. From my experience, this model could not have been bettered.