Medical articles from Mr Aidan Noon

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07/02/2025

Urologist

Should I get tested for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 50,000 men being diagnosed every year. In this article, a consultant urological surgeon explains why you should consider getting tested for prostate cancer.

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31/05/2024

Mr Aidan Noon

Urologist

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: what you need to know

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the prostate gland and some surrounding tissue, using robotic technology. The surgeon controls robotic arms equipped with surgical instruments, providing precision, smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery. Distinguished consultant urologist Mr Aidan Noon provides an insight into the treatment, including an explanation of the approach he uses in his practice.

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15/10/2020

Mr Aidan Noon

Urologist

Prostate cancer: what happens during a robotic prostatectomy?

If your surgeon has you scheduled for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) to treat your prostate cancer, you may be wondering what to expect on the day of surgery and during recovery. One of our highly experienced urological surgeons Mr Aidan Noon explains everything that you need to know.

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08/10/2020

Mr Aidan Noon

Urologist

Robotic prostatectomy (RALP) for prostate cancer

One of the most common procedures used to treat prostate cancer in men in the UK is a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. We asked one of our highly experienced urological surgeons, Mr Aidan Noon, just when this type of surgery would be recommended over any other surgical treatment options.

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30/04/2020

Mr Aidan Noon

Urologist

High PSA reading: what does it mean and does it need lowering?

A PSA test determines how much PSA protein is in a man's bloodstream and can be used to assist in the diagnosis of prostate cancer and prostatitis. But how much PSA is "too much"? Mr Aidan Noon is highly specialised in reading PSA test results and he provides you with an understanding of its benefits, what results mean and if they ever need lowering.

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27/02/2020

Mr Aidan Noon

Urologist

Possible reasons for blood in the urine

Wondering why there's blood in your urine? We've asked one of our expert urologists Mr Aidan Noon just how serious this can be and the potential causes as to why it is happening.