Iqbal Shergill - Consultant Urologist, North Wales, UK

Mr Iqbal Shergill, Consultant Urological Surgeon is delighted to warmly welcome you to his website!

This website aims to inform all patients and healthcare professionals about the practice of Urology, by Mr Shergill, in Wrexham, North Wales, as well as Chester, Cheshire and North West England.

Urology refers to the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the urinary tract, including those of the kidney, ureter, bladder and prostate. All diseases of the penis, urethra, scrotum and testicles are dealt with by Urology Consultants, such as Mr Shergill, and this also includes men's health and sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction (impotence). In addition, urology problems can also affect females, of all ages and Mr Shergill is available for help and advice on all aspects of urology.

Mr Shergill, Consultant Urologist in Wrexham, North Wales, and Urologist in Chester, Cheshire, is delighted to see patients and advise on the following conditions, based upon his expertise in General/Core urology:

Prostate problems
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - LUTS
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia - BPH
Bladder problems
- Stress Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder - OAB
- Bladder Pain Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis
Rapid access Diagnostic Urology
Men's Health Check
- Raised PSA
- Suspected Prostate Cancer
- Concerns regarding risk of Prostate Cancer
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Haematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Suspected Bladder Cancer
- Suspected Kidney Cancer / Renal Cancer
Conditions of the Penis and Foreskin
- Phimosis and Circumcision requests
- Frenuloplasty requests
- Peyronies Disease
Conditions of the Scrotum
- Suspected Testicular Cancer
- Testicular Pain
- Hydrocoele
- Varicocoele
- Epididymal Cysts
- Undescended Testes
Urinary Tract Infections
All Urological Emergencies
- Renal Colic (kidney stones)
- Acute Urinary Retention
- Testicular Torsion
- Urinary Tract Trauma
- Urethral and Suprapubic Catheter related problems

In addition, Mr Shergill has been specially trained in, and has a super-specialist interest in the following fields of urology:

Stone disease of the urinary tract
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or PCNL (Keyhole surgery for large kidney stones)
- Rigid and Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser treatment of renal and ureteric stones
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Endourology
- Treatment of prostate and bladder problems
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
- Holmium Laser Prostatectomy (HOLEP) - laser treatment of prostate problems
- Botox injections for Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Minimally invasive treatment (Laparoscopy)
- Keyhole surgery for benign and cancerous diseases of the kidneys
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
- Laparosocpic Pyelolithotomy
- Treatment of varicocoele (varicose veins of the testicle)
- Management of undescended testicles.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMWORKING

Importantly, Mr Shergill recognises the value and importance of effective multi-disciplinary team-working in the overall management of all patients and has published editorial on this Multidisciplinary (MDT) Teamworking. Throughout his research, basic surgical training, higher urological training and now as a Consultant Urologist, he has always worked effectively and enjoys working in the multidisciplinary team.

LATEST NEWS

COMPLIMENT LETTERS

Mr Shergill and his team, aim to provide a professional and personalised approach to patient care, with individualised urological treatment. Here are some recent excerpts of compliments given by patients treated by Mr Shergill.

Compliment 1 | Compliment 2 | Compliment 3 | Compliment 4 | Compliment 5 | Compliment 6 | Compliment 7 | Compliment 8 | Compliment 9 | Compliment 10 | Compliment 11 | Compliment 12

NEW UROLOGY LASER AT WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL

In their efforts to establish world class stone and endourological services at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Mr Shergill and his colleagues have recently obtained a state-of-the art Laser system, for the treatment of all forms of kidney stones.
The Laser system has been purchased from a generous donation by Maelor Voluntary Services (http://www.wales.nhs.uk/news....etc), and it is widely anticipated that a wide range of benefits for patients will be achieved, including: Improved overall quality of treatment for patients, reduced need for multiple treatments, reduced need for multiple admissions, patients not requiring referral to hospitals outside Wrexham, virtually all procedures can be performed as Day Cases, reduced rates of postoperative discomfort, quicker return to work and normal activities, fewer complications (particularly useful in the large group of Jehovah's Witness patients and elderly patients on blood thinning medications who are increasingly developing kidney stones) and finally higher patient satisfaction rates, as patients receive modern 21st Century urological surgery.

Indeed, in addition to providing 21st Century surgical treatment of urological stone disease, other urological diseases, including bladder cancer and some forms of early kidney cancer, can be treated with this Laser system.

In summary, with the recent acquisition of this laser system, Mr Shergill and his colleagues will be able to provide comprehensive state-of-the art 21st century care for urology patients in North Wales, and it is expected that "No urological stone will be left unturned in Wrexham!"

HONORARY CLINICAL TEACHER - CARDIFF UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

In recognition for his valuable commitment to undergraduate (medical student) teaching and training in Wales, Mr Shergill has been awarded title of "Honorary Clinical Teacher" from Cardiff University School of Medicine (http://medicine.cf.ac.uk).

In addition, Mr Shergill also has student firms from School of Medicine University of Manchester (http://www.medicine.manchester.ac.uk)

BMA BOOK AWARD NOMINATION

The "Viva Practice for the FRCS (Urol) examination" textbook, edited by Mr Shergill, has been nominated for BMA Book of the Year. The textbook has quickly established itself as the "must have" guide for passing the FRCS(Urol) exit examination for Urology trainees - and indeed at the last sitting of the exam, many Examiners were also seen perusing the book in between Viva examinations! "Viva Practice for the FRCS (Urol) examination" has been nominated in the Subspecialist Surgery Section and a decision is expected later on in 2011.

UROEMERGE SIM COURSE GAINS COLLEGE ACCREDITATION

The UroEmerge Sim Course has gained accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the College of Emergency Medicine (http://www.collemergencymed.ac.uk/code/cpdeventdetail.asp?ID=215). This means that candidates will be awarded 5 CPD (Continuing Personal Development) points for attending this course. This is in recognition for the educational nature of this course for junior trainees in Surgery, Urology and Emergency Medicine.

KIDNEY STONES ARTICLE IN DAILY POST PAPER

Mr Shergil has published two articles on kidney stones in the local Daily Post newspaper View here for Article on Kidney Stones Assessment and View here for Article on Laser treatment.

WELSH CORE SURGICAL TRAINEE OF THE YEAR 2011

One of Mr Shergill's Core Surgical Trainees has received the "Best Welsh Core Surgical Trainee Award 2011" for his surgical training portfolio, whilst at Wrexham Maelor Hospital urology department. View

PCA3 URINE TEST FOR SUSPECTED PROSTATE CANCER NOW AVAILABLE IN WREXHAM

Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in men. The PCA3 Urine Test is a new gene-based test to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, for all men, and the latest news is that Mr Shergill now offers this test at Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham (View Patient Information Leaflet).
In this test, a urine sample is collected following an examination of the prostate for the determination of the PCA3 Score. Imprtantly, PCA3 is specific for prostate cancer and, unlike the normally used PSA blood test, not affected by prostate enlargement or other non-cancerous prostate conditions. The urine sample is analysed by a highly specialised laboratory and within 1-2 weeks, Mr Shergill will receive your PCA3 Score and advise you on further management of your condition.

MENS HEALTH CHECK (PROSTATE AND MALE SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC) AT SPIRE YALE HOSPITAL

Mr Shergill and his dedicated multi disciplinary team at the Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham, have introduced an innovative new Men's Health Check clinic (View Men's Health Clinic Flyer).
In this clinic, Mr Shergill and the Spire Yale Hospital, offer a totally inclusive complete care package, involving full assessment, examination, blood tests and bladder/prostate scans (View Men's Health Clinic Information Sheet).
In addition, a PCA3 urine test can be offered as well (see above) for further peace of mind.

For further information or to book an initial consultation and assessment, please call Spire customer services 01978 262462 or 01978 208035.
Alternatively, please e-mail Cerys Parry (Customer Service Manager0, or Michelle Dodd (Customer Service Advisor) on info@spireyale.com