Overview
For patients in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead who require major urological surgery, the consultation at Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road NW8 provides the specialist laparoscopic surgical assessment they expect: Cancer Lead expertise, a clear recommendation between laparoscopic and open approaches for their specific anatomy and tumour, and — where surgery proceeds — a theatre date scheduled within weeks rather than months.Read moreShow less
Dr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS provides private laparoscopic urology surgery consultation at this Central London location, with surgery performed at appropriately equipped private hospitals in the London network. For international patients requiring laparoscopic urological surgery in London, the Platinum Medical Centre consultation provides the assessment and surgical planning that precedes private surgery arranged within their timeline.
What to know
Private Laparoscopic Urology Surgery Consultation at Platinum Medical Centre, NW8
Laparoscopic (keyhole) urology surgery uses 3–5 small incisions through which a camera and instruments are inserted to perform major urological operations.Read moreShow less
Benefits over open surgery: less blood loss, shorter hospital stay (2–3 days vs 5–7 days), less post-operative pain, faster return to normal activity, and equivalent oncological outcomes. Procedures include laparoscopic nephrectomy (partial and radical), radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, adrenalectomy, pyeloplasty, and ureteroplasty. Dr. Godbole has published research in laparoscopic nephrectomy and performs laparoscopic surgery as his preferred approach for all major urological oncological procedures.
Laparoscopic Surgical Planning for International Patients at Platinum Medical Centre
International patients who attend Platinum Medical Centre with a urological cancer diagnosis requiring surgery have specific planning requirements: the surgical timeline must be compressed to fit within their London availability, the pre-operative assessment must be coordinated efficiently, and the written surgical plan must be communicable to their home country physicians.Read moreShow less
At Platinum Medical Centre, Dr. Godbole's pre-surgical consultation for international patients provides: review of all available imaging, a clear recommendation on laparoscopic versus open approach, identification of any additional pre-operative investigations needed, and a written surgical plan with expected theatre timing, hospital stay, and post-operative recovery requirements. This consultation enables international patients to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with surgery in London within a single week.
Second Opinion on Laparoscopic Surgery Suitability at Platinum Medical Centre
A specific patient group at Platinum Medical Centre consists of men who have been told by another surgical team that they are not suitable for laparoscopic surgery — typically because of prior abdominal surgery causing adhesions, body habitus concerns, or tumour complexity.Read moreShow less
Dr. Godbole provides an independent second opinion on laparoscopic suitability — reviewing CT imaging with RENAL nephrometry score or surgical complexity assessment, and providing an independent view on whether a laparoscopic approach is technically feasible. In a proportion of cases, this second opinion reverses the recommendation from open to laparoscopic surgery.
Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre
15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA.Read moreShow less
Underground: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. Metered parking on Lodge Road; NCP at Clarence Gate.
Why Platinum
International patients benefit from the compressed assessment-to-surgery timeline at Platinum Medical Centre.Read moreShow less
Enabling surgical planning within a single week in London, with a written plan suitable for home country physician communication.
Second opinion laparoscopic suitability assessment at Platinum Medical Centre specifically challenges open-surgery-only recommendations.Read moreShow less
Applying Dr. Godbole's Cancer Lead expertise to determine whether laparoscopic surgery is technically feasible when another team has said it is not.
Nearby areas
St John's WoodMaida ValeRegent's ParkMaryleboneHampsteadSwiss Cottage
Platinum Medical Centre serves laparoscopic urology surgery consultation patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Kilburn, and internationally from Central London hotels.Read moreShow less
The Jubilee Line provides access from Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow.
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Questions
I have been told I am not suitable for laparoscopic nephrectomy — can I get a second opinion at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes. Dr. Godbole provides independent laparoscopic suitability second opinions at Platinum Medical Centre, reviewing CT imaging and applying RENAL nephrometry score assessment. Prior abdominal surgery is not automatically a contraindication to laparoscopic surgery — it increases complexity but does not preclude it in experienced hands. In a proportion of cases reviewed at Platinum Medical Centre, the recommendation is reversed from open to laparoscopic surgery. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange.
I am an international patient in London — can laparoscopic urology surgery be arranged within 2 weeks at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes — for straightforward cases. The pre-operative assessment (consultation, imaging review, blood tests, anaesthetic assessment) can be completed within 3–5 days. Theatre scheduling for standard laparoscopic nephrectomy or prostatectomy can be arranged within 7–14 days of completing pre-operative assessment. The total time from first contact to surgery is typically 2–3 weeks. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 immediately to discuss your specific timeline.
What is the RENAL nephrometry score and how does it affect laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery planning?
The RENAL nephrometry score (Radius, Exophytic/Endophytic, Nearness to collecting system, Anterior/posterior, Location relative to polar lines) quantifies tumour complexity on a scale of 4–12. Low-complexity tumours (4–6) are straightforward for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Intermediate (7–9) and high-complexity (10–12) tumours require more laparoscopic expertise. The score guides the surgical recommendation — whether partial nephrectomy is technically feasible laparoscopically, or whether radical nephrectomy or open surgery is more appropriate. Dr. Godbole calculates the RENAL score for every kidney tumour at Platinum Medical Centre.
Does Platinum Medical Centre provide written laparoscopic surgical plans suitable for sharing with overseas physicians?
Yes. The surgical planning consultation at Platinum Medical Centre produces a written report including: imaging interpretation with RENAL or complexity score, surgical recommendation (laparoscopic partial vs radical nephrectomy, or other procedure), pre-operative investigation requirements, expected theatre timing, hospital stay, and recovery timeline. This report is suitable for sharing with the patient's home country oncologist or GP to communicate the planned procedure and enable continuity of care.
How does Dr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role affect the quality of laparoscopic urology available at Platinum Medical Centre?
Dr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust means his laparoscopic urology practice is embedded in a high-volume NHS oncological surgery environment. He regularly performs laparoscopic nephrectomies, prostatectomies, and other major procedures within the NHS alongside private practice. This volume — maintained through dual NHS/private practice — is clinically important: laparoscopic surgical skill is volume-dependent, and high-volume surgeons produce better outcomes with lower complication rates than lower-volume practitioners.
