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Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid
MSc MD MIPDEd FRCSEd(Urol)
GMC: 7771840Professional statement
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid is a Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, internationally recognised for his expertise in robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery and minimally invasive treatments for benign prostate disease.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, before completing his specialist urology training at Henry Mondor University Hospital, Paris. He further refined his expertise through advanced fellowships in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Clinique Saint Augustin, Bordeaux, and at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford.
Mr Abou-Chedid is among the highest-volume robotic prostate surgeons in the UK, having performed over 850 robotic prostatectomies in the past four years. He is particularly known for his expertise in Retzius-sparing nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy, a highly specialised technique designed to optimise continence and erectile function, and he is one of the highest-volume surgeons in Europe performing this procedure.
He is widely recognised for driving innovation in prostate cancer care, including pioneering day-case robotic prostatectomy and implementing patient-directed catheter removal protocols, both aimed at enhancing recovery and improving patient experience. He also championed the acquisition and implementation of the Histolog® device, a breakthrough technology enabling real-time intraoperative margin assessment, helping to improve oncological precision during prostate cancer surgery.
In addition to prostate cancer surgery, Mr Abou-Chedid offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art treatments for benign prostatic enlargement (BPH), including Aquablation®, Echolaser™, and Rezum™, ensuring patients have access to the most advanced and least invasive treatment options available.
Mr Abou-Chedid is also a dedicated educator and surgical trainer. He is a Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Trainer at IRCAD, and regularly hosts international workshops and masterclasses where urologists visit to observe and learn advanced robotic prostatectomy techniques.
He is committed to improving prostate health outcomes at a national level and serves as a Prostate Cancer UK National Clinical Champion, while actively supporting The Prostate Project charity, promoting awareness, early detection, and patient-centred innovation in prostate cancer care.
Clinics
Stirling Rd, Guildford, GU2 7RF, GuildfordMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 13 years of experience
- Consultant Urological Surgeon, Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Prostate Cancer
- Benign Enlargement of The Prostate (BPH)
Professional memberships
- The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
Education
- FRCSEd (Urol), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2021)
- MIPDEd, International Postgraduate Deanery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2021)
Teaching posts
- Trainer, IRCAD institute (2019 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Prostate Cancer UK Clinical Advisory Group
Publications and conferences
- Mr Abou-Chedid’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Abou-Chedid’s publications are available on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Best poster winner for the Prostate cancer session, British Association of Urology meeting (2023)
- Certificate of excellence in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, ORSI academy (2022)
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Registration number: 7771840
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- Mr Abou-Chedid truly is one of those amazing and skilled individuals that saves lives. We are so lucky to have him in the UK / World. I was impressed with his professionalism, care, human aspects and skills. He saved my life and kept my nerves intact, something I was worried greatly about. For those unfortunate to be diagnosed with prostate cancer I would highly recommend you speaking with Mr Abou-Chedid, you will not be disappointed. Pre and post surgical care is astounding, Thank you
- I cannot praise Wassim high enough. He was friendly and very professional. He did what he said he'd do. I was very nervous, but he put me at my ease. Knowing that I had dementia he made sure my wife was kept informed. Excellent!
- A fantastic surgeon. Compassionate and skilful. I suffered none of the expected side effects.
- Mr Abou- Chedid is quite simply an outstanding consultant. He took the time to explain everything in layman’s terms and was always available to speak with me (even whilst on holiday). His care was exemplary and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
- I was treated by Mr Abou-Chedid under the NHS at Royal Surrey County Hospital, but this option is not available in the drop-down menu. So my ratings apply to the RSCH Department of Urology rather than the Nuffield.
- I could not fault the care and professionalism of my consultant Mr W. Abou-Chedid. Everything I was going to face was explained with.great clarity and in words that I could understand, which was very reassuring and inspired confidence in the whole procedure. The aftercare was also second to none.
- Everything was perfectly explained and the team were very supportive, helpful and reassuring. A fine example of the NHS at its very best