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About Mr Marc Laniado
Personal Profile
Mr Marc Laniado is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with specialist interest in Prostate Cancer and Benign Prostatic Conditions.
Mr Marc Laniado is a highly experienced Consultant Urological Surgeon specialising exclusively in prostate cancer and benign prostate conditions. With over 25 years dedicated to prostate care, he provides expert treatment tailored to each patient's individual needs. Mr Laniado currently practises at Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor, the Cleveland Clinic London, The Harley Street Clinic, and Princess Grace Hospital, ensuring convenient access for patients across London and Berkshire.
Qualifications and Training
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Urology – FRCS (Urol)
- Extensive training and expertise in robotic-assisted surgery and advanced focal therapy techniques
- Regular speaker and contributor at leading national and international urology conferences and professional events
Prostate Cancer Services
Mr Laniado offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests and treatments for prostate cancer:
Advanced Diagnostics:
- MRI-fusion targeted prostate biopsies
- Innovative biomarker assessments including Stockholm3 and Prostate Specific EpiSwitch (PSE)
- Genomic testing when clinically indicated, enabling personalised treatment plans
Specialised Treatment Options:
- Focal Therapy: Expertise in minimally invasive High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Irreversible Electroporation (NanoKnife), having performed several hundred successful HIFU procedures and nearly 100 NanoKnife treatments as of 2025.
- Robotic Prostate Surgery: Highly skilled in robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy since 2010, with nearly 2,000 procedures completed. Specialising in techniques that maximise nerve preservation and continence, including Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, Complete Urethral Preservation (CUP) technique, and NeuroSAFE intraoperative margin assessment.
- Active Surveillance: Comprehensive management and monitoring protocols aligned with NICE guidelines, suitable for carefully selected patients.
Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPH) Services
Mr Laniado delivers a range of modern treatments for BPH, tailored to individual patient needs and prostate characteristics:
- HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate): Extensive experience with over 1,000 procedures using advanced en bloc techniques
- Aquablation: Robotic-assisted, minimally invasive water-jet therapy
- Rezum: Gentle water vapour therapy for symptom relief
- UroLift: Minimally invasive prostatic urethral lift
Treatment decisions are personalised, based on thorough assessments, prostate size, symptom severity, overall health status, and patient preferences.
Clinical Governance and Teaching
- Chair of the private-patient prostate cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Princess Grace Hospital
- Actively involved in training consultant colleagues and junior doctors in robotic surgery and focal therapy techniques
- Committed to robust clinical governance, regular audits, and continuous monitoring of patient outcomes
- Practice consistently meets NICE guidelines and European Association of Urology best-practice recommendations
Patient-Centric Care
- Performs over 300 prostate procedures annually
- Provides clear, detailed consultation reports on the same day to ensure excellent patient communication
- Offers continuity of care from initial consultation through treatment and long-term follow-up
- Receives outstanding patient feedback with average scores of 4.9–5.0 out of 5 on independent review platforms
Research and Professional Development
Mr Laniado remains actively engaged in clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed journals focused on prostate cancer diagnosis, innovative treatment strategies, and patient quality of life outcomes. He continually advances his skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development to meet the rigorous standards required by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Patients seeking expert, compassionate, and highly personalised care for prostate issues are warmly invited to make an appointment with Mr Marc Laniado.
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Clinical Interests
Prostate cancer:
- Advanced diagnostic techniques using Stockholm3, and PSE Episwitch, diagnosis by MRI and MRI guided biopsies
- Prostate cancer treatments that maximise benefit but minimise side effects (focal therapy by HIFU and NanoKnife), Retzius-sparing prostatectomy CUP technique and NeuroSAFE
Prostate enlargement and urinary symptoms:
- Personalised advice on lifestyle and medications
- Treatments with minimal impact on ejaculation (Aquablation, Rezum, UroLift)
- Treatments for enormous prostates including HoLEP using the en bloc, early apical release method that gives maximum benefit in passing urine
Current NHS and /or University Posts
- Consultant Urologist, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Professional Memberships
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- American Urological Association
- Focal Therapy Society
- BAUS Section of oncology
- British Medical Association
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Royal Society of Medicine
