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Practising at

Spire Leeds Hospital

Clinic times

Thursday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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An initial consultation with Mr Sanjeev Kotwal is from £250.

Mr Sanjeev Kotwal

Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon

MBBS, MS, MD (Res), FRCS (Urol)

Specialises in

  • Prostate problems
  • Bladder surgery
  • Vasectomy
  • Laser prostate surgery
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I am a Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon based in Leeds, working in both NHS and private practice. My NHS work is at St James’ University Hospital, and I see private patients at Spire Hospital, Nuffield Hospital and Nova Healthcare. I also hold an Honorary Senior Lecturer position at the University of Leeds.

I qualified in medicine in 1998 and completed my postgraduate surgical training at the University of Delhi in 2002. After moving to the UK in 2003, I focused on urology, a specialty I am passionate about, and developed a strong research interest in bladder and prostate cancer. I went on to complete specialist training in urology and robotic surgery across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

To further develop my expertise in robotic surgery, I was awarded scholarships from The Urology Foundation and the Ralph Shackman Trust. These enabled me to visit leading centres of excellence in the United States and Europe, including institutions in Los Angeles, Buffalo, Seattle and Hamburg, where I gained valuable insight into advanced techniques.

Since my appointment as a Consultant Urologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in February 2015, I have specialised in pelvic oncology. A significant part of my work involves robotic surgery for both cancerous (malignant) and non-cancerous (benign) urological conditions. I played a key role in establishing the robotic cystectomy programme at St James’ University Hospital in 2016. This approach allows bladder removal and urinary reconstruction to be carried out using minimally invasive techniques, which has been associated with shorter hospital stays and improved recovery for patients.

I perform a wide range of robotic procedures, including surgery for prostate and bladder cancer, reconstructive procedures of the urinary tract and treatment for conditions such as varicocele. Alongside this, I also diagnose and treat common urological symptoms and conditions, such as raised PSA levels, lower urinary tract symptoms, benign prostate enlargement, blood in the urine or semen, prostatitis and phimosis. My practice also includes general urological procedures such as cystoscopy, bladder biopsies, TURP, TURBT and circumcision.

I am committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and regularly audit my surgical outcomes as part of both local and national governance processes. Alongside my clinical work, I have an active research interest and have published over two dozen papers. I was awarded an MD (Research) degree by the University of Leeds and have acted as a Principal Investigator in a number of clinical trials.

My aim is always to provide clear, personalised care, helping you understand your condition and supporting you in making informed decisions about your treatment.

 

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General Medical Council Number: 6044286

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Sanjeev Kotwal at Spire include:

Urology

Discover the future of urology surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system

The da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system is used for a range of urology procedures, including prostatectomy. The da Vinci® surgical system is available at: Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, Spire Murrayfield, Wirral Hospital, Spire Southampton Hospital and Spire St Anthony’s Hospital, Surrey.

With the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system, you may benefit from: 

  • Smaller cuts (incisions) that mean less scarring1
  • Fewer complications including reduced blood loss2
  • A speedier recovery and reduced pain after surgery3

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Additional information

MBBS / University of Delhi / 1998
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MS (General surgery) / University of Delhi / 2002
Master of Surgery in General Surgery

MRCSEd / Royal College of Surgeons (Intercollegiate) / 2004
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons

MD (Research) / University of Leeds / 2012
Doctor of Medicine by Research

FRCS (Urol.) / Royal College of Surgeons (Intercollegiate) / 2014
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons

FEBU / European Board of Urology / 2014
Fellow of the European Board of Urology

Professional memberships

British Association of Urological Surgeons

European Association of Urology

Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Consultant Urologist & Robotic Surgeon at St James University Hospital, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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