Nikhil Vasdev

Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon

Hertfordshire and South Bedfordshire Urological Cancer Centre, Lister Hospital (East and North Herts NHS Trust); Watford General Hospital (West Herts NHS Trust); Visiting Clinical Senior Lecturer in Urology, University of Hertfordshire; Clinical Tutor in Urology, University of Edinburgh / Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Latest Contribution

The Lister Royal College of Surgeons of England / BAUS Accredited Robotic Urological Fellowship Programme

1 September 2015 |

Robotic fellowship training in the UK – overview Robotic surgery has increased in popularity since its introduction in 2003. Its validation in a growing number of operative procedures has increased its acceptance nationwide and its usage is becoming widespread. Initial...

Theatre utilisation in urology theatres at a UK tertiary referral centre

1 September 2014 | | Andrology, Basic Science Research, Endourology and Stones, Functional Urology, Infection, Neurourology, Paediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology, Technological Developments, Trauma and Emergency Urology, Urologic Oncology, Uroradiology

Introduction The efficient use of operating theatres is important to ensure optimum cost-benefit for the hospital and to clear waiting lists. The key elements in the efficient use of operating theatres are: effective management and good communication, trained staff, appropriate...

The role of an enhanced recovery protocol in patients undergoing robotic radical cystectomy

1 July 2014 | | Urologic Oncology

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are patient pathways designed to reduce surgical stress and accelerate postoperative recovery. Uptake of such protocols in colorectal surgery in particular has been high, however ERAS protocols developed or utilised in urological surgery have...