Mr Ben Challacombe, Urological Surgeon

020 8054 5484

Mr Ben Challacombe BSc MS FRCS (Urol)

Urological Surgeon

BSc MS FRCS (Urol)
Mr Ben Challacombe, Urologist

Mr Challacombe is a recommended Urological Surgeon

Ben Challacombe at BAUS 2019

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London Bridge Hospital
HCA-at-The-Shard
MrBen Challacombe,Urologist

Mr Challacombe is a recommended Urological Surgeon

Ben Challacombe at BAUS 2019

Ben Challacombe at BAUS 2019

020 8054 5484

Areas of expertise

  • Robotic prostatectomy
  • Kidney cancer
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy
  • Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy
  • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
London Bridge Hospital
HCA-at-The-Shard

Recommendations for Mr Challacombe

These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.

2 GPs
7 Specialists

Recommended by:

  • byDr Anthony Guy O'Keeffe, GP Trainee

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is an excellent surgeon, offering state of the art treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy in the form of HOLEP laser treatment, and robotic prostatectomy for cancer of the prostate with excellent results. Patients are without exception impressed by his professional manner, his communication skills, and the results of his treatment. I find him to be a collaborative colleague, efficient, flexible, capable and responsive.❞

  • byDr Anuj Chaturvedi, GP

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is good at his job, excellent communication skills , flexible in his work, great attitude and treats his patients with respect and dignity❞

  • byMr Arun Sahai, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a thorough and compassionate doctor who is at the top of his game. He is an internationally recognised expert in robotic cancer surgery (prostate and kidney) and in addition is an expert in benign prostatic enlargement treatment and in particular laser prostatectomy (HoLEP). He is a good opinion and I have no hesitation to send my patients to him❞

  • byProf. Heather Payne, Clinical Oncologist

    ❝It is a real pleasure to work with Mr Challacombe as part of our multidisciplinary team and I have every confidence that I am referring my patients for the very best urological opinion. Mr Challacombe is a brilliant surgeon and also treats all patients with the utmost respect and consideration. He always gives a considered and thoughtful opinion❞

  • byMr Nicholas Faure Walker, Consultant Urologist

    ❝Mr Challacombe is the most dedicated doctor I have ever worked with. He is one of the very best surgeons around and continues to set the standards for prostate and kidney cancer care. I would whole heartedly recommend him to my friends and family.❞

  • byMr Rajesh Nair, Urological Surgeon

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a premiere robotic surgeon in London who puts patients at the core of his practice. He communicates well with patients and colleagues alike.❞

  • byDr Giles Rottenberg, Radiologist

    ❝I recommend Mr Ben Challacombe for his clinical excellence and surgical innovation.❞

  • byMr Giles Stafford, Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon

    ❝Recommended urologist❞

  • by Dr Hema Verma, Radiologist

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a very experienced, knowledgeable and well respected surgeon who is dedicated to his patients, ensuring they have the best possible care❞

  • byDr Anthony Guy O'Keeffe, GP Trainee

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is an excellent surgeon, offering state of the art treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy in the form of HOLEP laser treatment, and robotic prostatectomy for cancer of the prostate with excellent results. Patients are without exception impressed by his professional manner, his communication skills, and the results of his treatment. I find him to be a collaborative colleague, efficient, flexible, capable and responsive.❞

  • byDr Anuj Chaturvedi, GP

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is good at his job, excellent communication skills , flexible in his work, great attitude and treats his patients with respect and dignity❞

  • byMr Arun Sahai, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a thorough and compassionate doctor who is at the top of his game. He is an internationally recognised expert in robotic cancer surgery (prostate and kidney) and in addition is an expert in benign prostatic enlargement treatment and in particular laser prostatectomy (HoLEP). He is a good opinion and I have no hesitation to send my patients to him❞

  • byProf. Heather Payne, Clinical Oncologist

    ❝It is a real pleasure to work with Mr Challacombe as part of our multidisciplinary team and I have every confidence that I am referring my patients for the very best urological opinion. Mr Challacombe is a brilliant surgeon and also treats all patients with the utmost respect and consideration. He always gives a considered and thoughtful opinion❞

  • byMr Nicholas Faure Walker, Consultant Urologist

    ❝Mr Challacombe is the most dedicated doctor I have ever worked with. He is one of the very best surgeons around and continues to set the standards for prostate and kidney cancer care. I would whole heartedly recommend him to my friends and family.❞

  • byMr Rajesh Nair, Urological Surgeon

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a premiere robotic surgeon in London who puts patients at the core of his practice. He communicates well with patients and colleagues alike.❞

  • byDr Giles Rottenberg, Radiologist

    ❝I recommend Mr Ben Challacombe for his clinical excellence and surgical innovation.❞

  • byMr Giles Stafford, Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon

    ❝Recommended urologist❞

  • by Dr Hema Verma, Radiologist

    ❝Mr Ben Challacombe is a very experienced, knowledgeable and well respected surgeon who is dedicated to his patients, ensuring they have the best possible care❞

    • Make an appointment

    Address

    • London Bridge Hospital

      27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR

    • HCA UK at The Shard

      The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS

    • The Harley Street Clinic

      35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ

    • The Prostate Centre

      18 Devonshire St, Marylebone, London, W1G 7AQ

    • Telephone or video consultation

      Virtual

  • Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital (NHS)

    20 St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RS

    • About Mr Ben Challacombe

    GMC number: 4542580

    Year qualified: 1998

    Place of primary qualification: University of London

    Areas of expertise

    • HoLEP (laser prostate surgery)
    • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
    • Kidney cancer
    • Laparoscopic nephrectomy
    • Malignant and benign prostate disease
    • Minimally invasive urological procedures
    • Prostate cancer
    • Prostatectomy (robotic)
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy
    • Robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy
    • Robotic nephrectomy (partial)
    • Robotic partial nephrectomy
    • Robotic prostatectomy
    • Robotic pyeloplasty
    • Robotic surgery
    • Urological cancers

    Professional memberships

    Royal College of Surgeons
    General Medical Council

    Articles by Mr Ben Challacombe

    A nurse practitioner model for the assessment of suspected prostate cancer referrals is safe

    A nurse practitioner model for the assessment of suspected prostate cancer referrals is safe

    Effect of obesity and overweight status on complications and survival after minimally invasive kidney surgery

    Effect of obesity and overweight status on complications and survival after minimally invasive kidney surgery

    The management impact of 68gallium-tris prostate-specific membrane antigen PET-CT imaging for high-risk and biochemically recurrent prostate cancer

    The management impact of 68gallium-tris prostate-specific membrane antigen PET-CT imaging for high-risk and biochemically recurrent prostate cancer

    Robotic partial nephrectomy versus radical nephrectomy in elderly patients with large renal masses

    Robotic partial nephrectomy versus radical nephrectomy in elderly patients with large renal masses

    Stumped by rapid symptomatic prostatic regrowth: A case report on a STUMP tumour of the prostate resected with HoLEP

    Stumped by rapid symptomatic prostatic regrowth: A case report on a STUMP tumour of the prostate resected with HoLEP

    Guideline adherence for the surgical treatment of T1 renal tumours correlates with hospital volume

    Guideline adherence for the surgical treatment of T1 renal tumours correlates with hospital volume

    Single Educational Seminar Increases Confidence and Decreases Dropout from Active Surveillance by 5 Years After Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

    Single Educational Seminar Increases Confidence and Decreases Dropout from Active Surveillance by 5 Years After Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

    The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction

    The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction

    Salvage Radical Prostatectomy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer

    Salvage Radical Prostatectomy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer

    Both sides of the scalpel: the patient and the surgeon view.

    Both sides of the scalpel: the patient and the surgeon view.

    Robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

    Robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

    Perioperative and oncological outcomes of radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer in the UK

    Perioperative and oncological outcomes of radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer in the UK

    Evaluating the impact of length of time from diagnosis to surgery in patients

    Evaluating the impact of length of time from diagnosis to surgery in patients

    Initial outcomes of local anaesthetic freehand transperineal prostate biopsies in the outpatient setting

    Initial outcomes of local anaesthetic freehand transperineal prostate biopsies in the outpatient setting

    Holeps: a comparative study of men with massive prostate volumes ?150 ml and <150 ml

    Holeps: a comparative study of men with massive prostate volumes ?150 ml and <150 ml

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