Mr Zafer Tandogdu consultant profile
Mr Zafer Tandogdu is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at The London Clinic with specialist expertise in prostate cancer diagnosis, robotic prostate surgery, recurrent UTI, chronic prostatitis and complex urological infections. He welcomes patients from across the UK and overseas, including international patients seeking specialist urological assessment, second opinions or treatment in London.
He works as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at University College London Hospitals and is an Honorary Associate Professor at University College London. He treats patients with raised PSA, abnormal prostate MRI findings, suspected or confirmed prostate cancer, recurrent urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis and complex urinary symptoms.
Mr Tandogdu specialises in prostate MRI assessment, transperineal prostate biopsy, active surveillance and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. His surgical practice includes personalised prostate cancer surgery planning, nerve-sparing prostatectomy, Retzius-sparing prostatectomy and advanced techniques such as NeuroSAFE where appropriate.
He uses detailed imaging and individualised surgical planning to support cancer control while aiming to preserve urinary continence and sexual function where safely possible. He places strong emphasis on clear communication, shared decision-making and helping patients understand the benefits and risks of each treatment option.
Mr Tandogdu also leads nationally and internationally in the field of urological infections. He chairs the European Association of Urology Section of Infections in Urology and contributes to research, education and guideline development in recurrent UTI, prostatitis and complex urological infection.
He offers a careful, evidence-based and personalised approach, with a focus on patient safety, excellent clinical outcomes and supporting patients through complex decisions about their care.
Areas of expertise
- Raised PSA, abnormal PSA
- Prostate cancer (suspected, localised, second opinions)
- Blood in the urine
- Chronic urinary tract infections (male, female, lower), including urinary frequency and urgency
- Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
- MRI-targeted prostate biopsy
- Robotic prostate cancer surgery