Mr Abdallah Sharqawi is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Beaumont Hospital in Bolton.

He specialises in Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and complex urethral reconstruction. Since helping establish the HoLEP service at Bolton in 2021, he now receives referrals from across the entire North West, managing some of the region’s largest and most challenging prostates. He also provides advanced HoLEP training for senior urology trainees, many of whom competitively apply for this high-volume attachment.

In addition to HoLEP, Mr Sharqawi offers a range of minimally-invasive treatments for benign prostate enlargement, including Rezume and Urolift among other options. Mr Sharqawi ensures patients have access to modern, personalised options suited to their symptoms and prostate anatomy.

He also established Bolton’s comprehensive 'urethral reconstruction service' and is among a very small number of surgeons in the UK capable of performing the full spectrum of urethroplasty techniques. Additionally, he is also one of few surgeons in the North West and nationally offering comprehensive reconstructive options. He treats urethral stricture disease using approaches from minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures, like 'Optilume' to complex open reconstruction, including oral mucosal grafts.

Alongside his sub-specialist work, he undertakes the complete spectrum of core urology procedures, including:

• Comprehensive diagnostic services
• All types of stone management
• The full breadth of bladder and prostate cancer care

He is consistently recognised by patients and colleagues for his compassionate, patient-centred approach and his commitment to going the extra mile to ensure high-quality care.

Training and Leadership

Mr Sharqawi completed extensive higher surgical training across major tertiary centres in the UK and Egypt. These include an 'Andrology Research' fellowship at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and senior roles at Suez Canal University Hospitals. His training spans reconstructive surgery, uro-oncology (cancer of the genitourinary tract), stone disease, paediatric urology, and andrology (male reproductive and sexual health).

He is the 'Urology Cancer Lead' at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, where he has modernised and streamlined several major cancer pathways—particularly prostate and testicular cancer—ensuring rapid diagnostics, efficient patient flow, and excellent clinical outcomes. Under his leadership, Bolton’s cancer performance has ranked among the top 3 urology cancer pathways in the UK.

Academic and Education Profile

Academically, Mr Sharqawi has held a Master’s degree since 2016 focused on 'advanced urethral reconstruction techniques' and a PhD degree since 2023 where he examined the role of stem cells in erectile dysfunction and tunica albuginea healing. He is heavily involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education, serving as a 'Clinical and Educational Supervisor' and contributing to the development and delivery of teaching and training curricula. He regularly teaches medical students and participates in regional and departmental education programmes.

Clinical Interests

• Advanced treatment of urethral stricture disease, including urethroplasty and Optilume balloon dilation
• Andrology
• Erectile dysfunction
• Core urological procedures, including diagnostics, stone management, and endoscopic interventions
• Benign prostatic enlargement, including Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

• Royal College of Surgeons of England
• European Association of Urologists (EAU)
• British Association of Urologist (BAUS)