Cancer Treatments

A nephrectomy or partial nephrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of your kidney. Many people will live a normal, healthy life with only one kidney. Your urologist will perform tests to ensure that your other kidney is functioning normally before proceeding with surgery.
Sometimes, women are affecting by a cancer of the kidney. We offer a range of types of surgery to treat kidney cancers.

Blood in the urine can mean bladder cancer. For some types of bladder cancer, your urologist may recommend total removal of the bladder with reconstruction. A radical cystectomy is the removal of the bladder and surrounding organs. In women, the bladder, urethra, uterus and ovaries are removed and the vagina is shortened. The bladder is usually removed by open surgery but the da Vinci robotic method is available for suitable patients.

Meet the team

Our team of specialists combine to deliver excellence in urology healthcare. We offer the greatest breadth of urological expertise of any urology practice in New Zealand. As well as caring for the urological problems of men such as prostate cancer and sexual dysfunction, we also offer comprehensive treatment of female urology and pelvic health as well as the care of children.

Cancer Support