Since opening its doors to patients last year, the Chestnut Urological Investigation Unit has reduced waiting times and improved the experience for patients.

This unit is vital in the diagnosis and treatment of urological disease including bladder, kidney, testicular, penile and prostate cancer.

The unit introduced the Urology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service in April 2024, which has provided care to over 400 patients, including 336 emergency cases (as of December 2024).

Emma McCurdy, Service Line Cluster Manager for Urology said: “We are thrilled with the success of the Urology SDEC and the positive impact it has had on patients and hospital resources. By providing high-quality, same-day care, we have improved patient outcomes and supported our emergency services.

“We are now exploring opportunities to expand SDEC pathways further within Urology to reduce hospital admissions and deliver even greater benefits for our patients.”

Meet the team at the Chestnut Urological Investigation Unit

Read the full story on the UHP website.

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