Mr Marc E Laniado, Consultant Urological Surgeon

Mr Marc E Laniado

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Mr Marc E Laniado MB BS BSc (Hons) MD FEBU FRCS (Urol)

Consultant Urological Surgeon

MB BS BSc (Hons) MD FEBU FRCS (Urol)

Mr Marc E Laniado

Consultant Urological Surgeon MB BS BSc (Hons) MD FEBU FRCS (Urol)

MB BS BSc (Hons) MD FEBU FRCS (Urol)
MrMarc E Laniado,Urologist
How is prostate cancer diagnosed?
Why are some men at greater risk for prostate cancer?
What are the problems with transrectal biopsies?
Prostatic Urethral lifts - symptom relief and normal ejaculation

Areas of expertise

  • Prostate cancer
  • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
  • Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy
  • Robotic surgery
  • High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Recommendations for Mr Laniado

These recommendations are for information purposes only. Doctors providing recommendations do so in good faith and are not responsible for clinical outcomes.

Recommended by:

  • byDr Martin Kittel, GP

    Marc is a highly experienced specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer & benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). From my point of view as a GP he doesn't only provide the most up to date methods and techniques, he also has a great bedside manner and is a true professional and leader in his field. Marc works actively in a local prostate cancer charities. He teaches GPs and primary care staff to improve their skills. If I had prostate cancer or BPH I would definitely see Marc.

  • byDr Stephen John Anthony Mort, GP

    Superb service all round. The secretaries are extremely helpful to patients when they call up for appointments and other assistance. Mr Laniado himself has an excellent bedside manner and is technically extremely good. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

  • byDr Megan Elizabeth John, GP

    Excellent for all things Urology- from renal stones to prostate issues. Considered an authority on prostate issues, and has access to very advanced management techniques. Also has a great manner and instils confidence and reassurance in patients.

  • byDr Jeremy Stuart Wheeler, GP

    Marc is an excellent communicator. He gives detailed explanations to my patients, and gives first rate care. He is very up to date with the latest developments in practice and is a well respected and established clinician.

  • byDr Rasha Gadelrab, GP

    Marc is a very experienced Prostate Specialist. Recommended for his dedication to his patients and support of GP education.

  • byMr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    Mr Marc Laniado is a valued colleague of mine. He is thorough, professional, up to date and most of all trustworthy. He has pioneered and perfected Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomies, HoLEPs, UroLifts, focal therapy (HIFU), and MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies.

  • by Dr Tiina Tamm, Pain Medicine Specialist

    I have known Mr Laniado for many years and have worked with him regularly in both the NHS and private fields. He is an experienced urologist and his main focus is on prostate disease. He specialises in MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies, HoLEP and Urolift procedures; focal HIFU therapy and robotic surgery. He works actively with the local prostate cancer support group. I have always been impressed by his professionalism and dedication to provide best treatment options to his patients.

  • by Prof. Richard Hindley, Consultant Urologist

    Marc specialises in prostate gland disorders – benign enlargement & prostate cancer. For benign prostate enlargement, he offers urolift & holmium laser enucleation of prostate. A leading light in prostate cancer diagnostics & one of a few with experience in all treatment modalities for prostate cancer, offers fusion biopsies using latest software to target areas of concern flagged in MRI. For prostate cancer, undertakes robotic retzius sparing radical prostatectomy procedure for gland removal.

  • by Mr Mohammad Ali Omar, Consultant Urologist

    Mr Laniado works tirelessly to promote health/wellbeing. He's developed prostate cancer diagnosis using MRI targeted prostate biopsy and treatment pathways and provides holistic approach to prostate cancer treatment, offering robotic surgery and HIFU. Well-recognised authority in prostate cancer management. Cancer lead for WexhamPark Hospital. Has interest in benign prostatic enlargement. Performs laser prostatectomy HolEP and minimally invasive Urolift. Sympathetic, helpful and approachable.

  • by Dr Ali Hassan, Consultant Radiologist

    Mr Laniado, an up-to-date surgeon, with his surgical skills and is a skilled laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. Helps men at risk or with prostate cancer doing mpMRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies after joint discussion with myself in Urology MDT. Established focused therapy with HIFU and Retzius-sparing prostatectomy (a new way proven in a recent large RCT) to recover continence faster than any other technique. He introduced HOLEPs and he's very good in UroLifts for men with BPH.

  • by Dr Lorna Hawk, Immunologist

    I have known Marc for many years. He is a very caring, skilled and has helped many men get over prostate problems like prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. He works hard and achieves this whilst always thinking about what's most important for the man in front of him. He is truly devoted to his patients and to making them whole as a result of his skill and adoption of the most effective techniques available. I strongly endorse him to any man with prostate cancer or prostate enlargement.

  • by Mr Bob Soin, General Surgeon

    I would recommend Marc Laniado as general urologist & prostate specialist. I've known Marc for more than 20 years and always been satisfied with his quality decision making & surgical skills. Marc has a reputation as an excellent teacher and innovator. He and I've worked to lead the consultant body in our Trust, reflecting the high esteem his colleagues have for him. Marc relates well to patients, is compassionate and empathic. He's reliable, hard working and intelligent.

  • by Dr Harpreet Wasan, Oncologist

    Mr Laniado is an expert and meticulous surgeon treating prostate cancer doing mpMRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies, focal therapy with HIFU and Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, which is a new way of reducing incontinence faster after surgery. He is always patient centred and an excellent team worker with his professional colleagues and highly recommended by them and his patients. The outcomes of patients he has treated for me has been consistently excellent

  • by Mr Douglas Graham Barker, Pain Medicine Specialist

    I regularly work with Mr Laniado as one of his regular NHS and private anaesthetists. I am consistently impressed at his attention to detail, particularly in his efforts in minimising complications in his patients through careful planning and execution. He is always calm and patient at the bedside, and this behaviour continues into his surgical expertise. I have no hesitation in recommending him professionally.

  • by Mr Nick Panay, Consultant Gynaecologist

    Mr Marc Laniado is a trusted colleague who has improved the lives of many of my patients. I regularly recommend my patients to Mr Laniado who sensitively discusses these issues with patients and empowers them to make the best decision regarding their medical or surgical treatment. If surgery is required, he performs this efficiently and expertly which rapidly restores patient's quality of life and well being.

  • by Mr Andrew Gordon, General Surgeon

    I have worked as a colleague of Mr Marc Laniado for many years. As a fellow surgeon in a different specialty he is someone for whom I have the highest respect, both personally and professionally. He is inventive and practices urological surgery at the highest level. I have no hesitation in referring patients to him.

  • by Prof. John Hawk, Consultant Dermatologist

    I would highly recommend him as a competent, honest, devoted and effective urologist, not bettered by any others whatsoever, in my opinion. I trust you will take this honestly and fervently held view into major consideration.

  • by Dr Richard Sarsam, Gastroenterologist

    Highly skilled urologist with excellent technical abilities. Always available to see patients at short notice. Very friendly consultant with a caring and gentle bed side manner.

  • by Mr Hashim Uddin Ahmed, Urologist

    Recommended urologist

  • byDr Martin Kittel, GP

    Marc is a highly experienced specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer & benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). From my point of view as a GP he doesn't only provide the most up to date methods and techniques, he also has a great bedside manner and is a true professional and leader in his field. Marc works actively in a local prostate cancer charities. He teaches GPs and primary care staff to improve their skills. If I had prostate cancer or BPH I would definitely see Marc.

  • byDr Stephen John Anthony Mort, GP

    Superb service all round. The secretaries are extremely helpful to patients when they call up for appointments and other assistance. Mr Laniado himself has an excellent bedside manner and is technically extremely good. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

  • byDr Megan Elizabeth John, GP

    Excellent for all things Urology- from renal stones to prostate issues. Considered an authority on prostate issues, and has access to very advanced management techniques. Also has a great manner and instils confidence and reassurance in patients.

  • byDr Jeremy Stuart Wheeler, GP

    Marc is an excellent communicator. He gives detailed explanations to my patients, and gives first rate care. He is very up to date with the latest developments in practice and is a well respected and established clinician.

  • byDr Rasha Gadelrab, GP

    Marc is a very experienced Prostate Specialist. Recommended for his dedication to his patients and support of GP education.

  • byMr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon

    Mr Marc Laniado is a valued colleague of mine. He is thorough, professional, up to date and most of all trustworthy. He has pioneered and perfected Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomies, HoLEPs, UroLifts, focal therapy (HIFU), and MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies.

  • by Dr Tiina Tamm, Pain Medicine Specialist

    I have known Mr Laniado for many years and have worked with him regularly in both the NHS and private fields. He is an experienced urologist and his main focus is on prostate disease. He specialises in MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies, HoLEP and Urolift procedures; focal HIFU therapy and robotic surgery. He works actively with the local prostate cancer support group. I have always been impressed by his professionalism and dedication to provide best treatment options to his patients.

  • by Prof. Richard Hindley, Consultant Urologist

    Marc specialises in prostate gland disorders – benign enlargement & prostate cancer. For benign prostate enlargement, he offers urolift & holmium laser enucleation of prostate. A leading light in prostate cancer diagnostics & one of a few with experience in all treatment modalities for prostate cancer, offers fusion biopsies using latest software to target areas of concern flagged in MRI. For prostate cancer, undertakes robotic retzius sparing radical prostatectomy procedure for gland removal.

  • by Mr Mohammad Ali Omar, Consultant Urologist

    Mr Laniado works tirelessly to promote health/wellbeing. He's developed prostate cancer diagnosis using MRI targeted prostate biopsy and treatment pathways and provides holistic approach to prostate cancer treatment, offering robotic surgery and HIFU. Well-recognised authority in prostate cancer management. Cancer lead for WexhamPark Hospital. Has interest in benign prostatic enlargement. Performs laser prostatectomy HolEP and minimally invasive Urolift. Sympathetic, helpful and approachable.

  • by Dr Ali Hassan, Consultant Radiologist

    Mr Laniado, an up-to-date surgeon, with his surgical skills and is a skilled laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. Helps men at risk or with prostate cancer doing mpMRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies after joint discussion with myself in Urology MDT. Established focused therapy with HIFU and Retzius-sparing prostatectomy (a new way proven in a recent large RCT) to recover continence faster than any other technique. He introduced HOLEPs and he's very good in UroLifts for men with BPH.

  • by Dr Lorna Hawk, Immunologist

    I have known Marc for many years. He is a very caring, skilled and has helped many men get over prostate problems like prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. He works hard and achieves this whilst always thinking about what's most important for the man in front of him. He is truly devoted to his patients and to making them whole as a result of his skill and adoption of the most effective techniques available. I strongly endorse him to any man with prostate cancer or prostate enlargement.

  • by Mr Bob Soin, General Surgeon

    I would recommend Marc Laniado as general urologist & prostate specialist. I've known Marc for more than 20 years and always been satisfied with his quality decision making & surgical skills. Marc has a reputation as an excellent teacher and innovator. He and I've worked to lead the consultant body in our Trust, reflecting the high esteem his colleagues have for him. Marc relates well to patients, is compassionate and empathic. He's reliable, hard working and intelligent.

  • by Dr Harpreet Wasan, Oncologist

    Mr Laniado is an expert and meticulous surgeon treating prostate cancer doing mpMRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies, focal therapy with HIFU and Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, which is a new way of reducing incontinence faster after surgery. He is always patient centred and an excellent team worker with his professional colleagues and highly recommended by them and his patients. The outcomes of patients he has treated for me has been consistently excellent

  • by Mr Douglas Graham Barker, Pain Medicine Specialist

    I regularly work with Mr Laniado as one of his regular NHS and private anaesthetists. I am consistently impressed at his attention to detail, particularly in his efforts in minimising complications in his patients through careful planning and execution. He is always calm and patient at the bedside, and this behaviour continues into his surgical expertise. I have no hesitation in recommending him professionally.

  • by Mr Nick Panay, Consultant Gynaecologist

    Mr Marc Laniado is a trusted colleague who has improved the lives of many of my patients. I regularly recommend my patients to Mr Laniado who sensitively discusses these issues with patients and empowers them to make the best decision regarding their medical or surgical treatment. If surgery is required, he performs this efficiently and expertly which rapidly restores patient's quality of life and well being.

  • by Mr Andrew Gordon, General Surgeon

    I have worked as a colleague of Mr Marc Laniado for many years. As a fellow surgeon in a different specialty he is someone for whom I have the highest respect, both personally and professionally. He is inventive and practices urological surgery at the highest level. I have no hesitation in referring patients to him.

  • by Prof. John Hawk, Consultant Dermatologist

    I would highly recommend him as a competent, honest, devoted and effective urologist, not bettered by any others whatsoever, in my opinion. I trust you will take this honestly and fervently held view into major consideration.

  • by Dr Richard Sarsam, Gastroenterologist

    Highly skilled urologist with excellent technical abilities. Always available to see patients at short notice. Very friendly consultant with a caring and gentle bed side manner.

  • by Mr Hashim Uddin Ahmed, Urologist

    Recommended urologist

  • Address

  • Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

    Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ

  • Royal Berkshire Hospital (NHS)

    Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN

  • About Mr Marc E Laniado

    GMC number: 3343931

    Year qualified: 1989

    Place of primary qualification: University of London

    Since 2002, Mr Marc Laniado has been a Consultant Urologist in London and Thames Valley region and is the Prostate Cancer lead at Wexham Park. As the multidisciplinary urological cancer lead, he has developed and delivers minimally-invasive techniques daily that have significantly helped his patients. He provides customized therapies alleviating urinary symptoms or reducing the chance of dying from prostate cancer, with the greatest chance of preserving erections, ejaculation and bladder control.

    Mr Laniado graduated from Guy's Hospital Medical School in 1989, having previously gained a BSc in Physiology. Following specialist urology training in London, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Urology) in 2000, going on to complete his MD in prostate cancer research, Fellow of the European Board of Urology in 2002 and an international member of the American Urological Association. Prior to taking up his career as a consultant, he extended his knowledge and skills on a Visiting Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA, where he trained in minimally-invasive surgical techniques.

    Areas of expertise

    • Aquablation
    • Benign prostate hyperplasia
    • Biopsy of the prostate
    • Brachytherapy
    • Cryotherapy (prostate)
    • Cystoscopy
    • Digital rectal examination (DRE)
    • Focal therapy (prostate cancer)
    • High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
    • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
    • MRI of prostate
    • Nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy
    • NeuroSAFE
    • Post-void residual volume test
    • Prostate artery embolisation
    • Prostate biopsy
    • Prostate cancer
    • Prostate enlargement
    • Prostatectomy (radical)
    • Prostatectomy (robotic)
    • Prostatectomy (TURP)
    • Prostatitis (prostate swelling)
    • PSA testing
    • Retention of urine
    • Retzius-sparing prostatectomy
    • Robotic prostatectomy
    • Robotic surgery
    • Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
    • Urine flow test
    • UroLift
    • Urological cancers
    • Urological oncology

    Professional memberships

    American Urological Association
    European Association of Urology
    British Association of Urological Surgeons
    Royal Society of Medicine
    Royal College of Surgeons
    UK HIFU group
    General Medical Council

    Articles by Mr Marc E Laniado

    A prospective study analysing the effect of pain on probe insertion, and the biopsy strategy, on the patients' perception of pain during TRUS-guided biopsy of the prostate

    Does intraprostatic inflammation have a role in the pathogenesis and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

    Erectile incontinence post radical prostatectomy

    Incidental acute prostatic inflammation is associated with a lower percentage of free prostate-specific antigen than other benign conditions of the prostate

    Publication rate of abstracts presented at the British Association of Urological Surgeons Annual Meeting

    Safety and detailed patterns of morbidity of transrectal ultrasound guided needle biopsy of prostate in a urologist-led unit

    Prostate cancer detection in men with a 'normal' total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level using percentage free PSA

    Variability of detrusor overactivity on repeated filling cystometry in men with urge symptoms

    Serum prostate-specific antigen to predict the presence of bladder outlet obstruction in men with urinary symptoms

    Role of i.v. urography in patients with haematuria

    Squamous cell carcinoma antigen: a role in the early identification of nodal metastases in men with squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

    Use and rationale of a multicompartment microcassette for site-specific biopsies of the prostate in a consecutive cohort of men

    A probability based system for combining simple office parameters as a predictor of bladder outflow obstruction

    Voltage-gated K(+) channel activity in human prostate cancer cell lines of markedly different metastatic potential

    The nurse cystoscopist: a feasible option?

    Correlation between androgen receptor expression and FGF8 mRNA levels in patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy

    Expression and functional analysis of voltage-activated Na+ channels in human prostate cancer cell lines and their contribution to invasion in vitro

    Expression of bcl-2 in bladder neoplasms is a cell lineage associated and p53-independent event

    Differential expression of voltage-activated Na+ currents in two prostatic tumour cell lines

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