Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Kingston
Nerve-sparing prostate cancer surgery at Kingston Private Health and Nuffield Health Parkside, Wimbledon — delivered by the consultant who introduced robotic urological surgery to Kingston Hospital.
Mr Sri is Robotic Lead at Kingston Hospital and holds a private prostatectomy practice for Kingston, Richmond, and South West London patients across two convenient local hospitals. Evening clinics available — fitting around your working day.
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Robotic Urology @ Kingston
For Kingston, Richmond, and surrounding patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, having a private robotic prostatectomy specialist on the doorstep is a recent — and significant — development. Mr Sri introduced safe robotic urological surgery to Kingston Hospital and continues as Robotic Urology Lead, supporting the prostate and kidney cancer services across Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
His private practice serves the same catchment through Kingston Private Health at Kingston Hospital — where consultations are offered ad-hoc on Monday & Tuesday evenings from 5pm, deliberately scheduled around the working day — and Nuffield Health Parkside in Wimbledon, a short journey along the A3 with a fully equipped robotic surgical theatre.
Patients in Kingston upon Thames, Richmond, Twickenham, Surbiton, New Malden, and across the borough no longer need to travel into Central London or further afield for high-volume robotic prostatectomy. The same surgeon, the same nerve-sparing technique, and the same outcomes — local to home.
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB
A3 · A308 · A309 access
Wimbledon SW19 5NX
Wimbledon mainline 10 min walk
What is a robotic radical prostatectomy?
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland and seminal vesicles for clinically localised or locally advanced prostate cancer. Robotic surgery is now the dominant technique — offering greater precision than open or conventional laparoscopic approaches, with particular advantages for nerve preservation and accurate reconstruction of the bladder-urethra join.
The procedure is performed using the da Vinci system through six small keyhole incisions. The surgeon operates at a console with three-dimensional magnified vision and wristed instruments delivering precision beyond the unassisted hand. The prostate is dissected from surrounding structures, the bladder neck is rejoined to the urethra, and a catheter remains in place for approximately one week while the anastomosis heals.
The principal goals are complete cancer removal with negative surgical margins, while preserving the structures responsible for urinary continence and — where oncologically safe — erectile function. For localised prostate cancer, robotic surgery and radiotherapy offer equivalent cancer control; the choice between them is personal, and discussed openly at consultation. NICE guidance (NG131) sets out the current UK recommended pathway.
What to expect with urinary control
Temporary urinary leakage following catheter removal is expected and normal. The key target to aim for at 6 weeks is to be dry at night and using a single safety pad during the day. Meeting this milestone places you ahead of the curve in terms of continence recovery.
Pelvic floor exercises — starting before surgery and restarting the moment the catheter is removed — are the single most impactful thing a patient can do to influence their recovery.
Timeline
Pelvic floor preparation — start before your operation
Pre-operative pelvic floor training is one of the most evidence-based and impactful things a patient can do before prostatectomy. Patients who begin exercises before surgery recover continence significantly faster. Mr Sri refers all prostatectomy patients for specialist pelvic floor physiotherapy before their operation — exercises should begin at least four to six weeks before surgery.
Patient resources from Prostate Cancer UK — the UK's leading prostate cancer charity:
Survivorship — the long view
The goal of treatment is not just cancer control — it is getting back to living well. Mr Sri's approach places equal emphasis on oncological outcomes and quality of life in the years following surgery.
The operation — step by step
Frequently asked questions
Full information on the prostate cancer page.
Yes. Mr Sri holds a private prostate cancer practice at Kingston Private Health (Level 7, Esher Wing, Kingston Hospital, KT2 7QB) and at Nuffield Health Parkside in Wimbledon — a short A3 journey from Kingston. He introduced robotic urological surgery to Kingston Hospital and serves as Robotic Lead. For Kingston, Richmond, Twickenham, Surbiton, and surrounding patients, this means access to high-volume robotic prostatectomy without travelling into Central London.
Mr Sri's Kingston Private Health clinics are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5pm. These evening slots are deliberately scheduled to fit around the working day, removing the need for patients to take time off work for an initial consultation. For appointments outside these times, Mr Sri also consults at Nuffield Health Parkside, Wimbledon during weekday hours.
Both offer the same surgeon and surgical standards. Kingston Private Health is typically preferred for evening consultations and by patients living closest to Kingston, Richmond, Surbiton, and Teddington. Nuffield Health Parkside in Wimbledon has on-site parking and full robotic surgical facilities — it suits patients who want a daytime clinic and is the typical operative venue. Many Kingston patients have their initial consultation at KPH and surgery at Nuffield Parkside or Spire St Anthony's. The secretarial team will guide you to the option that matches your preferences and insurer.
In most cases there is time to consider your options fully — a few weeks to understand the alternatives and seek a second opinion will not compromise your outcome. Mr Sri will advise clearly if there is any clinical reason to act with greater urgency.
No. The majority of patients achieve social continence within the first year. At 6 weeks, the realistic expectation is dry at night and a single pad during the day for security. Pelvic floor exercises before and after surgery are the most important factor influencing recovery speed.
Both offer equivalent cancer control in most risk categories. Surgery's primary risks relate to urinary continence and erectile function; radiotherapy's primary risks relate to bowel and bladder irritation and long-term erectile dysfunction. Mr Sri discusses both openly and refers directly to clinical oncology colleagues where radiotherapy is preferred. NICE NG131 sets out the current decision framework.
Further information
All clinic locations
Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7QB
Tel: 020 8546 6677
Tel: 020 8971 8000
Tel: 020 8337 6691
Tel: 020 3797 7248
Prostate cancer surgery in Kingston
Evening clinics at Kingston Private Health · Monday & Tuesday from 5pm. Surgery at Nuffield Health Parkside, Wimbledon. No GP referral required. All major insurers and self-pay.