Mr Gordon Muir

Mr Gordon Muir
Urology/andrology
Central London


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Mr Gordon Muir

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Mr Gordon Muir is a consultant urologist based in London. He has a specialist interest in the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of prostate disease, both BPH and prostate cancer. He also specialises in male sexual dysfunction and infertility, with particular regard to reducing treatment related side effects for men with prostate problems. Mr Muir's research has been widely published, and he a recognised international expert and teacher in laser prostatectomy, Urolift and focal prostate cancer treatments. He has also developed and published operative techniques for foreskin and penis problems.

Wherever possible he offers one stop diagnostic visits, working from a few well equipped modern clinics, with his private base at the iconic Shard.

After qualifying in medicine from Glasgow, he served as a medical officer in the army, and later completed his post-graduate training in surgery and urology at the Royal Marsden and St George's Hospitals, also spending time in Egypt, the USA, France and Italy.

He has been a consultant urologist at King’s College Hospital since 1996 and is also Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at King’s College London.

An active teacher and researcher, Gordon has published over 100 scientific papers, and has lectured, taught and held visiting professorships in every country in the world except Antarctica.

He researches in the area of penile size problems and genital anxiety in men, trying to reduce the harm often done by unscrupulous surgeons, and in 2016 published the largest ever review of penis size.

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 Credentials

GMC: ‍2940337

 Professional experience

• Consultant Urologist, private practice (1997 – present)
• Consultant Urologist, King's College London (Dec 1996 – Present)
• Medical Officer, British Army (Aug 1985 – Sep 1990)

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 Sub-specialties

• Prostate - minimally invasive treatment of BPH and prostate cancer
• Penis and foreskin problems
• Prostate cancer diagnostics
• Erectile dysfunction
• Laser prostatectomy
• Urolift®
• Frenuloplasty and circumcision

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 Teaching posts

• Senior Lecturer, Kings College London
• International Visiting Professor, various universities worldwide

 Education

• FRCS(Eng) Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1989 – 1989)
• FRCS (Ed) Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (1989 – 1989)
• MB ChB The University of Glasgow (1979 – 1985)

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 Professional membership

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellow of the European Board of Urology
• General Medical Council – Urology Specialist Registrar
• Fellow of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
• Intercollegiate Fellowship in Urology
• Member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons
• Member of the International Endourological Society
• Member of the European Association of Urology
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Circumcision

What is circumcision? Circumcision is the total or partial removal of the foreskin of the penis via a surgical procedure. The foreskin is the s ...

Erectile dysfunction

What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is the difficulty or inability to achieve or maintain an erection of the penis that results in a ...

Frenuloplasty

What is frenuloplasty? Frenuloplasty refers to the surgical alteration of the frenulum, a small fold of tissue which is located on the underside of ...

Prostate

What is the prostate? The prostate is a gland of the male urinary and reproductive system a little larger than a walnut. It is located between ...

Prostate cancer

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the type of cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system and is an organ that surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. The prostate is responsible for producing seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with 1 in 8 men affected. Every year, 11,000 men die from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer can be categorised into four stages, indicating how far the cancer has spread: Stage 1 – the cancer is in only half of one side of the prostate and is contained within the prostate gland Stage 2 – the cancer is still in one side of the prostate but fills more than half of that side Stage 3 – the cancer has broken through the prostate gland and may spread to the seminal vesicles Stage 4 – the cancer has spread to the bladder, lymph nodes, bones, or other organs in the body What are the symptoms? Prostate cancer often does not present any symptoms at first. The symptoms that occur when the cancer starts to progress include: difficulty and pain when urinating needing to urinate frequently painful ejaculation blood in the urine If the cancer spreads to the lymph node or pelvic bone, symptoms can include: pain in the lower back and pelvis that does not go away over time involuntary weight loss Causes of prostate cancer or why it occurs The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown. Your risk of getting prostate cancer depends on: your age – prostate cancer is more common in men over 60 years old, and by the age of 80, 4 out of 5 men have cancer cells in their prostate your ethnicity – prostate cancer is more common in black men compared to white and asian men family history – you are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer if you have a father who had the disease How is prostate cancer diagnosed? Prostate cancer diagnosis consists of several stages. At first, the doctor will assess your likelihood of having prostate cancer by taking a urine sample, testing your blood for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and examining your prostate. If they conclude you may have a high risk of prostate cancer, they will refer you for further tests. This can include: an MRI scan to create a detailed picture of your prostate and any cancer cells a biopsy to retrieve a small amount of tissue for testing What is the treatment? Treatment options depend on the stage of the cancer and the state of health of the patient. For slow-growing cancer that is contained within the prostate cancer, the doctor may suggest a wait and see approach, where the prostate is regularly monitored but treatment delayed until necessary. If the cancer requires treatment but has not spread outside the prostate gland, the most common treatments are: partial ablation – this treats part of the prostate that has cancer, preserving the rest of the prostate surgery – this can include radiotherapy or prostatectomy If the cancer has spread beyond the prostate, the first line of treatment is hormone therapy. If this is not effective, chemotherapy or immunotherapy may be recommended. ...

Prostatectomy (prostate removal)

What is a prostatectomy? A prostatectomy is a surgery to remove all or part of the prostate. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland only found in men located between the bladder and the penis. It can be afflicted by a number of conditions, including prostate cancer. A simple prostatectomy only removes part of the prostate. A radical prostatectomy involves removing the entire prostate, along with the seminal vesicles and vas deferens. It is usually only used to treat malignant prostate cancer.   Why is it done? Several conditions can be treated with a prostatectomy. Simple prostatectomies are generally only performed for benign conditions, while radical prostatectomies are performed for more serious benign conditions and malignant cancer. Your doctor may recommend a prostatectomy for the following conditions: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) Acute urinary retention Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) Prostate cancer The patient may know if something is wrong with his prostate if he suffers from the following symptoms: Frequent urination with little urine Urgent need to urinate during the night (nocturia) Difficulty starting to urinate Low urine flow Dripping at the end of urination Sensation that the bladder hasn’t fully emptied even if it has urinated   What does prostatectomy consist of? Prostatectomy can be performed in one of a few different ways: Open surgery – the surgeon makes a large incision in the patient’s abdomen, allowing him to reach the prostate in order to cut it (or part of it) out. Keyhole surgery – a minimally invasive approach, this involves cutting 5-6 small incisions in the patient’s abdomen, through which surgical tools can be passed, including a tiny light and camera so that the surgery can be performed without cutting the patient open. This can be done by hand or the surgeon may control a robot that holds the tools (robotic assisted surgery).   Preparation for prostatectomy Prostatectomy does not usually require any special preparation. However, it is possible that the urologist will ask the patient to not drink any fluid in the hours leading up to the surgery. The patient will be given a general anaesthetic prior to the procedure.   Care after the intervention After prostatectomy, the patient usually stays in the hospital for 7-10 days. The total recovery will take a few weeks. While in the hospital, the patient is given pain medication and a catheter is passed up the penis to allow urine to pass out of the bladder and into a bag that can be carried round. The catheter stays in place while the area heals, with most patients keeping it in while they go home and having it removed a few weeks later. The patient will be encouraged to walk around the hospital to prevent blood clots. The team of doctors and nurses will advise them on what to eat and drink, as well as how to look after their catheter. The patient may experience fatigue, constipation, and an inability to get an erection while they recover. Any unexpected consequences of the surgery or any doubts should be reported to the doctor. ...

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