The Wilmslow Hospital
- Part of HCA Healthcare UK
- World-class imaging and theatres
- MRI-guided fusion biopsies, HIFU and NanoKnife with Mr Alan Doherty
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Focal therapy at The Wilmslow Hospital
Mr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic, offers prostate cancer and urology consultations at The Wilmslow Hospital. For prostate cancer patients he provides MRI-guided fusion biopsies and, for suitable patients, focal therapy using MRI-guided fusion HIFU or MRI-guided fusion NanoKnife, as well as prostate surgery procedures. All procedures are guided by MRI-ultrasound fusion imaging, to ensure precise treatment of the cancerous regions while sparing healthy tissue.
To find out whether focal therapy is right for you, check your suitability or book a consultation with Mr Doherty.
Hospital Address
The Wilmslow Hospital
52–54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 1NY
United Kingdom
Around 11 minutes from Wilmslow train station.
Frequently asked questions
Mr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic.
The Wilmslow Hospital is at 52–54 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1NY. Around 11 minutes from Wilmslow train station.
MRI-Guided Fusion Biopsy and Focal Therapy procedures are normally performed as day case procedures and rarely require an overnight stay.
No. Focal therapy is for selected men with localised, MRI-visible prostate cancer, and suitability is assessed case by case. You can check your suitability or book a consultation to discuss your options.
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Any questions?
If you’ve got any questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis or want to know more about HIFU or NanoKnife, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
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