Introduction

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This video gives a brief overview of the areas of information which can be obtained via this website, and description of the services available at the Galway Clinic for patients with urological problems

Greenlight Laser
Prostatectomy

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Problems with increased frequency of urination during the day and nighttime, as well as a decrease in stream and other symptoms are common in men as they get older. Sometimes a surgical intervention is needed. Here is information concerning this constellation of symptoms and an overview of Greenlight laser prostatectomy, one of the most advanced technologies in treating benign prostatic disease available.

Robotic Surgery and Prostate Cancer

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There are currently a number of different methods of treating early prostate cancer in order to cure it. These are outlined in the video. One of the most exciting of these is robotic assisted radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci robotic system. This was introduced to the Galway Clinic in 2007 and was the first centre in Ireland to perform it. Information in relation to the da Vinci robotic system is included in this video.

Treatment of
Kidney Stones

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The extremely common and painful condition of renal calculi or kidney stones is dealt with in this video including treatment options with the laser therapy and preventative measures to reduce the risk of this very painful condition.

Chronic
Prostatitis

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Chronic prostatitis is significantly under-diagnosed problem in men. This video gives a description of the signs and symptoms and also an outline of treatment options that are available.

Interstitial
Cystitis

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Here there is a description of the signs and symptoms associated with interstitial cystitis, which is often confused with recurrent urinary tract infections. There is also information on methods of treatment and there is a link to the Interstitial Cystitis Association on the links page.
The accompanying videos also deal with some of the more common issues that arise in urology and that people may be concerned about. These include prostate cancer and robotic surgery, benign prostatic hyperplasia and laser surgery of the prostate, kidney or renal stones, interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis.  There is also a brief video of how to make an appointment with Mr. David Bouchier-Hayes and what you will need at the appointment, as well as directions to the Galway Clinic and links to other important urological websites.

About Us

This website is intended as a source of information for the general public and patients who are interested in, or have questions concerning various urological problems. The accompanying videos deal with some of the more common issues that arise in urology and that people may be concerned about. These include prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia , kidney or renal stones, interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis.
They also include information concerning specialised techniques such as robotic surgery in the treatment of prostate cancer by robotic assisted radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci® robotic system; benign prostate disease surgical treatment with the technique photoselective vaporisation of the prostate using the Greenlight®  laser surgical system; and anon-invasive, laser and medical treatment for kidney stone disease and treatment methods for interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis.
There are also contact details for this office are both on the website and included in the video from Maura, personal assistant and office manager if you have further questions in relation to any of these problems. There are also a number of links to other important websites including the Irish Cancer Society, the Interstitial Cystitis Association and a number of websites related to prostate cancer and robotic surgery.
We hope that this website is of benefit as an information and educational tool for patients who have concerns in relation to treatment of various urological problems. We are very happy for you to give us any feedback via the contact details as to how this service could be improved.