Consultant

Mr Neil Barber

Consultant Urological Surgeon
BSc FRCS (Urol)
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Neil is a consultant urological surgeon specialising in the treatment of Benign Prostate Enlargement using the latest minimally invasive techniques including Aquablation of the prostate using the Aquabeam system, Greenlight laser, Urolift, Rezum and iTIND. He is also a renal cancer specialist, using robotic techniques for removal of kidney tumours and obstructions with both the Da Vinci and Versius robot systems.
Urology
English
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From £310
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Treatments

Available treatments from Mr Neil Barber
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iTind treatment for non-cancerous enlarged prostates

iTind is an innovative treatment that can provide lasting relief from the urinary problems caused by benign prostatic enlargement (BPH).

Aquablation therapy

Aquablation therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) at The London Clinic. The London Clinic was the first private hospital in London to offer this.

Bladder neck incision

The London Clinic's urology consultants perform bladder neck incision in state-of-the-art operating theatres, using the latest equipment and technology.

Urolift treatment for enlarged prostate

Patients receiving the Urolift implant report rapid improvements in their symptoms including increased urinary flow rates.

Ultrasound scan

Ultrasound scanners use high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body.

Kidney stones treatment

If your urologist believes that the stone is too big to pass unaided or is causing an obstruction, you may need surgery to remove it.

Adult circumcision

Our specialist surgeons draw on years of experience to offer adult circumcision – a surgery that involves removing the foreskin.

Bilateral vasectomy

The London Clinic’s leading urology surgeons are highly-skilled in bilateral vasectomy surgery

Rezum system for benign prostate hyperplasia

he Rezūm System is an innovative new treatment for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH).

Transurethral resection of prostate gland (TURP)

TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate gland. It is a minimally invasive procedure to remove prostate tissue and improve urine flow in men

Da Vinci robot

Our world-leading robotic surgeons use the da Vinci surgical robot to treat cancers and other conditions with incredible precision. Find out more today.

Flexible cystoscopy (female)

The London Clinic renowned urologists use a flexible telescope called a cystoscope to diagnose bladder problems, take samples, and treat small stones.

Flexible cystoscopy (male)

The London Clinic's urology consultants perform cystoscopy in the state-of-the-art endoscopy suite, using the latest equipment and technology.

Related conditions

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Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)

Benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

6 treatments available

Bladder cancer

Using advanced robotic technology, our surgeons are world leaders at successfully treating bladder cancer. Speak to our experts to find out more.

1 treatment available

Abdominal and pelvic pain

Abdominal and pelvic pain can result from any of these systems or from the wall of the abdomen itself.

Prostate cancer

Our world-class urologists are experts at diagnosing prostate cancer and developing the most effective tailored treatment plans. Find out more today.

3 treatments available

Rare cancers

We have a number of world-leading specialists who are highly experienced in diagnosing and treating rare cancers. Speak to our expert team to find out more

Urine incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. For some, the problem can be as minor as the rare dribble,

Bio

Having been appointed as a Consultant Urological Surgeon to Frimley Park Hospital in 2005, Neil Barber is Clinical Lead for Urology at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Director of the Frimley Renal Cancer Centre and the Frimley Benign Prostate Clinical Research Centre.

Neil has a specialist interest in the treatment of Benign Prostate Enlargement using minimally invasive techniques and was the first surgeon to routinely offer Aquablation to patients in the UK, having been instrumental in the development of the technology in formal trials and its introduction to the NHS in 2019. He has treated some 300 patients and this year presented the 5 year study data of the WATER trials on the global stage. Neil introduced Greenlight laser prostatectomy to the UK in 2002 and more recently both Urolift in 2014 and iTIND in 2019 to the NHS and has been involved in all formal trials relating to new devices in the treatment of BPH over the last 15 years as well as acting as specialist advisor to NICE developing guidelines on plasma TURP, Greenlight laser, Urolift, Rezum and most recently iTIND. Beyond that, Neil has developed a specialist team in the delivery of surgical solutions for kidney disorders, primarily involving renal cancer but also other conditions of the upper urinary tract including PUJ obstruction using novel robotic techniques. Being director of that team now delivering the highest annual volume of robotic partial nephrectomies in the UK.

More information

5 Devonshire Place
London W1G 6HL

For kidney disorders, Neil has been performing advanced and complex robotic assisted surgery for over ten years using the Da Vinci robot and now the new Versius robot.

  • Clinical Lead for Urology
    Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Director of Frimley Renal Cancer Centre
    Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Irish Society of Urology, Registrar’s Medal 2003
  • The Everidge Prize in Urology 2004 
  • Year qualified 1990
  • Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School University of London 1987 - 1993

The new ops and drugs you CAN get on the NHS!

Daily Mail
16/07/2019
Too often we hear about treatments being restricted — but there are cutting-edge options available that could change your life, and save the health service millions.

New operation on the NHS will transform life for thousands of men suffering from a common prostate condition

Daily Mail
28/10/2018
A revolutionary treatment for thousands of men suffering from a common prostate condition is to be made available on the NHS.

Water jet that washes away prostate problem could make frequent dashes to the loo a thing of the past

Daily Mail
05/08/2018
Frequent dashes to the loo at night could be a thing of the past for men suffering prostate problems, thanks to a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the gland – using high-pressure water jets.

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - Time for a New Conversation

LBF
It is a well established and almost unique feature of the human male that as we age, the prostate gland undergoes local growth factor changes that stimulate hyperplastic growth.

Men are encouraged to seek advice over urinary problems

Health Awareness

Waterjet Ablation Therapy for Endoscopic Resection of prostate tissue trial (WATER) vs WATER II: comparing Aquablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in 30-80 and 80-150 mL prostates

Authors: Nguyen DD, Barber N, Bidair M, Gilling P, Anderson P, Zorn KC, Badlani G, Humphreys M, Kaplan S, Kaufman R, So A, Paterson R, Goldenberg L, Elterman D, Desai M, Lingeman J, Roehrborn C, Bhojani N.
Year: 2020
Published by: BJU

Renal Function Loss After Cryoablation of Small Renal Masses in Solitary Kidneys: European Registry for Renal Cryoablation Multi-Institutional Study

Authors: Sriprasad S, Aldiwani M, Pandian S, Nielsen TK, Ismail M, Barber NJ, Lughezzani G, Larcher A, Lagerveld BW, Keeley FX Jr.
Year: 2020
Published by: Journal of Endourology

A Simple Clinical Tool for Stratifying Risk of Clinically Significant CKD after Nephrectomy: Development and Multinational Validation

Authors: Ellis, R. J., Del Vecchio, S. J., Gallagher, K., Aliano, D. N., Barber, N., Bolton, D. M., Chew, E., Coombes, J. S., Coory, M. D., Davis, I. D., Donaldson, J. F., Francis, R. S., Giles, G. G., Gobe, G. C., Hawley, C. M., Johnson, D. W., et al.
Year: 2020
Published by: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

5-year data sustain long-term effectiveness of Aquablation vs TURP in BPH

Authors: Gilling PJ, Barber N, Bidair M, et al
Year: 2022
Published by: Urology Times Journal

Second generation of temporary implantable nitinol device (iTind) in men with LUTS: 2 year results of the MT-02-study

Authors: Kadner G, Valerio M, Giannakis I, Manit A, Lumen N, Ho BSH, Alonso S, Schulman C, Barber N, Amparore D, Porpiglia F
Year: 2020
Published by: World Journal of Urology

With 3 children to keep him busy, Neil also loves to spend time swimming and getting out on the water in his boat. He loves spending time in Italy on family holidays to relax and enjoy good food and wine.

  • Urolift (including advanced applications
  • Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy
  • Robotic assisted radical nephrectomy
  • Robotic assisted pyeloplasty
  • Robotic assisted nephro-ureterectomy
  • Peno-scrotal disorders
  • Renal/ Kidney cancer

Videos

Urolift interview
Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
What does robotic surgery have to offer for kidney cancer?

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