Aside from generalised urology, Dr. Cornish is able to perform the following specialised urological procedures.
The following urology procedures are all performed from Sunninghill Hospital
Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
Brachytherapy has been a treatment modality for prostate cancer since the 1990’s. The technique matured over the next ten years to reach a pinnacle of excellence in the mid 2000’s. A real time dynamic feedback treatment, allowing the most accurate treatment of the gland without collateral damage to surrounding organs.
Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE)
In simple terms this therapy which is starting to mature around the globe causes the prostate gland to shrink by obstructing the blood flow to the prostate gland. The shrinkage of the gland results in improved voiding symptoms.
Intra-Vesical Chemotherapy
Bladder cancer treatment has been stagnant for the last twenty years. Following the surgical removal of a tumour from the bladder, a standard form of bladder cancer therapy is to instil either BCG or a chemotherapeutic agent called Mitomycin into the bladder.
Sacral Neuromodulation
Sacral Neuromodulation is a therapy to control abnormally functioning bladder and bowels. It is also used for various forms of pelvic pain. A stimulator is implanted in the patient which sends electrical signals to the sacral nerves. The sacral nerves supply and receive input from the bladder, bowel and pain receptors of the pelvis.