
Simon van Rij
Urologist
- 09 623 0161
- Fax: 09 623 4161
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Works out of
Allevia Hospital Ascot -
Da Vinci XI Surgical System Trained
Simon is a NZ trained urologist with a passion for men's health and for ensuring that NZ men receive the world's best level of care.
After completing his training he headed to Melbourne for a fellowship in robotic surgery and complex uro-oncology.
Using these skills he worked at Guy's Hospital in London as a robotic consultant specialist in the largest prostate/kidney center in the UK.
Simon was integral in the prostate cancer diagnostic program using MRI fusion technology. During this time he was asked to teach and present to other urologists throughout the world about these techniques. Simon was also employed for his expertise in laser HOLEP surgery in this highly specialised field.
Simon has extensive experience in Laparoscopic surgery and kidney stone treatments and surgery and treats all other urological conditions including vasectomy and circumcision.
Conditions treated include:
- All urological cancers: kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile
- Kidney stones, prevention and dietary advice
- Urinary flow problems, incontinence and catheter issues
- Erectile dysfunction and sexual disorders, fertility and contraception
- Scrotal abnormalities: hydroceles, varioceles, epidymal cysts
- Kidney abnormalities
Operations performed include:
- Robotic prostatectomy. Robotic partial nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy. Laparoscopic pyleoplasty, Bladder tumour removal
- Ureteroscopy, laser, shockwave treatment (ESWL)
- TURP, urodynamics, laser, cystoscopy, stent insertion
- Circumcision, vasectomy
- Scrotal surgery, hydrocele repair
- Transperineal prostate biopsy, MRI guided prostate biopsy