Mr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urologist
Mr Ben Challacombe
Consultant Urologist
Mr Ben Challacombe BSc MS FRCS (Urol)
Consultant Urologist
Mr Challacombe is a recommended Consultant Urologist
Ben Challacombe at BAUS 2019
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Mr Challacombe is a recommended Urological Surgeon
Ben Challacombe at BAUS 2019
Areas of expertise
- Robotic prostatectomy
- Kidney cancer
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy
- Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
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.
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, Consultant Urologist
❝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
❝Mr Ben Challacombe's clinical excellence and surgical innovation.❞
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.❞
❝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, Consultant Urologist
❝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
❝Mr Ben Challacombe's clinical excellence and surgical innovation.❞
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
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire Street, London, W1G 7AQ
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9BS
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Telephone or video consultation
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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
Articles by Mr Ben Challacombe
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
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
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
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
Salvage Radical Prostatectomy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Both sides of the scalpel: the patient and the surgeon view.
Robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
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
Initial outcomes of local anaesthetic freehand transperineal prostate biopsies in the outpatient setting
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Holeps: a comparative study of men with massive prostate volumes ?150 ml and <150 ml
Other specialists recommended by Mr Challacombe
Mr Christian Brown, Consultant Urologist
❝Mr Christian Brown because is professional, courteous, knowledgeable, punctual, and organised. He is an expert in prostate diagnostics and treatment and is one of the countries highest volume radical prostatectomists.I would have no hesitation to have him look after my family.❞
Prof. Heather Payne, Clinical Oncologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne is at the top of her field, caring thoughtful, kind and considerate. A consummate professional who provides individual care and always goes the extra yard.❞
Mr Nicholas Faure Walker, Consultant Urologist
❝Mr Nicholas Faure Walker is an excellent Urologist. Kind and compassionate with excellent diagnostic and surgical skills. I would have him treat my family members❞
