Royal Free London - Private Patients Unit

17/11/2025

: when complexity demands world-leading scale. We are proud to be the largest specialist unit globally! 🥇
Managing NETs requires deeply integrated expertise. Since 1997, we've grown to treat around 3,000 patients, setting the global standard.
Our clinical advantage:
• Multidisciplinary depth: an of 17+ specialists reviewing every complex case.
• Pioneering treatments: UK's largest experience with advanced treatments like PRRT on-site. 📈
• Research-driven care: ensuring optimal, evidence-based solutions.
➡️ Learn more about our NET Unit and book a consultation today:
📞 Call: +44 (0)20 8015 3765

14/11/2025

Spotlight! 🌟
Service, clarity, and exceptional care are the cornerstones of our work, and Mr Ibnauf Suliman, Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery, is setting the benchmark!

Hearing that our commitment to and expert explanations leads to positive experiences and recommendations is the greatest measure of our success. Transparency and support are just as vital as clinical excellence.👏

A huge thank you to Mr Suliman, the whole team, and everyone who shared their positive feedback this week!

14/11/2025

Proud to see one of our leading Consultant Urological Surgeon, Mr Ravi Barod (https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/consultants/mr-ravi-barod/), expert in Da Vinci Robots and , championing the newest surgical robot at on ITV London News. 👏

The Royal Free London's new surgical robot — funded by the Royal Free Charity — was featured on ITV London News last night.

Watch the coverage here👇
https://ow.ly/mu0150XrBKg

The feature includes an interview with kidney cancer patient Eliese Gray, who has benefitted from robotic surgery, and renal surgeon Ravi Barod, who explains how this technology is helping deliver a better patient experience and shorter recovery times.

Jon Spiers, chief executive of the Royal Free Charity was also interviewed about the important role the charity plays in helping the trust deliver world class care.

The £2 million robot was made possible thanks to the remarkable fundraising efforts of the charity and the generosity of the public and charitable foundations.

A huge thank you to the Royal Free Charity and everyone who donated — your generosity is making a real difference to our patients.

13/11/2025

Reconstructive microsurgery: the next frontier in complex tissue reconstruction. 🔬

We are highlighting our advanced reconstructive microsurgery service (https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/specialties/reconstructive-microsurgery/), delivered at the by the Group founded by Mr Dariush Nikkhah in 2021. This highly specialist field offers solutions for complex reconstructions following trauma, cancer, and congenital birth differences.

Our team of expert specialists, provides multidisciplinary care to ensure optimal outcomes:
• Supermicrosurgical experience with vessels smaller than 0.8 mm
• Experts in failed breast, hand, lower limb and facial reconstruction
• 1:1 Nursing for flap care
• Dual Consultant Plastic Surgeon operating in all microsurgical cases
• State of the art imaging systems for flap assessment

The plastic surgery department has a long history of free tissue transplantation, affirming our standing in this complex field.

We accept all major insurance companies and international patients.
➡️ Book a Consultation Today
📞 Call: +44 (0)20 8015 3765
📧 Email: rf-tr.privateenquiries@nhs.net

12/11/2025

🌟 Discover Our Services – Expert Care, Personalised for You 🌟
Your health and well-being deserve world-class care. 🎗️💙
We offer a comprehensive range of specialist treatments and services tailored to your needs. From consultation to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, our leading experts guide you every step of the way. 🏥✨
💡 Explore how our services can support your health journey and put your care first:
https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/treatments/
📞 Book a consultation: +44 020 8015 3765
📧 Email: rf-tr.privateenquiries@nhs.net

11/11/2025

Essential update for : mastering management with .

Are you looking for the latest, most effective options for managing patients suffering from (BPH)? 💡

Join us for an exclusive GP educational session where you can see a demonstration of the revolutionary aquablation therapy and learn how it's changing urological practice.

🎙️ The speaker
We are honoured to host Mr Leye Ajayi, Consultant Urological Surgeon, who established the programme at the Royal Free Hospital.

Topic: Aquablation: a new, effective treatment option for patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

🗓️ Programme highlights
This interactive evening is structured to deliver maximum learning and networking value:
18:30 Arrival and registration
19:00 Presentation by Mr Ajayi and Aquablation equipment demonstration (c/o PROCEPT BioRobotics)
19:45 Q & A section (bring your toughest BPH cases!)
20:15 Light dinner and networking 🍽️

📅 Event details and registration
Date: Monday, 24 November 2025
Time: 18:30 – 20:30 hrs
Venue: Vascular MDT / Teaching Room, 09th Floor, Royal Free Hospital, London 📍

SPACES ARE LIMITED! Secure your complimentary ticket now! (Strictly for GPs and clinical/medical staff only): https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/gp-seminars/ -session

Find out more about Mr Ajayi here:
https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/consultants/mr-leye-ajayi/

08/11/2025

Happy ! 💡
Today, we celebrate the dedicated team at our unit who are truly "seeing the unseen" in modern healthcare.

Our radiographers and imaging professionals are the heroes behind the diagnoses, using cutting-edge technology—from MRI and CT scans to x-ray and ultrasound—to guide every patient journey with precision and safety. 👏

Their work is essential, supporting everything from orthopaedic surgery to complex neurological care. A huge thank you for your commitment to high-quality care at the !

05/11/2025

Feeling the pressure? You're not Alone! Our team shares their best stress-busting tips! 🧠💖

Today is , and we want to remind everyone that taking care of your mental health is vital! Even our amazing team in a high-pressure environment understands the need to pause, breathe, and reset.

At the , we asked our staff for the simple ways they manage stress every day. Their tips are fantastic and totally doable! 👇
• Omid, Radiographer: "I find balance by making time to get active!” Whether it's the gym, playing sports, or just enjoying quality time with my family, motion is medicine!" 🏃‍♂️⚽
• Blanca, Senior Sister: "I believe in the power of connection & laughter! Taking a quick coffee break with my colleagues for a good laugh, or hanging out with friends after work, helps me avoid burnout." 😂☕
• Aileen, Nurse: "My best advice is to seek support. Don't ever panic—calm down and remember that your colleagues are there to help. We are a team!" 🤝
• Bryan, Receptionist: "When things get intense, I change the scenery! Stepping outside for a short, fresh-air walk is the quickest way to clear my head." 🌳🚶
We’re all in this together! Small actions can make a huge difference in your day-to-day well-being.

💬 What helps YOU unwind? Share your favourite stress-relief tip with our community in the comments below!

04/11/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Dr Alex Riding as Consultant Nephrologist to the .
Dr Riding brings a wealth of expertise, holding dual accreditation and a PhD from Cambridge! Her practice covers a comprehensive range of clinical needs:
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management 🩸
• Renal disorders in pregnancy 🤰
• High blood pressure & renal transplantation
Her commitment to care is grounded in cutting-edge research, including her previous work on SGLT-2 inhibitors. This is the definition of meeting . 🔬

04/11/2025

Precision robotic surgery is changing the game for kidney cancer care! 🤖 Surgeons at the use robotic-assisted surgery for the majority of operations, including complex partial nephrectomies.

Why does this matter for you? Faster recovery, less pain, reduced blood loss, and reduced hospital stay. That's the of high-volume, expert care. 🚀

➡️ Learn more about our Robotic Surgery here https://www.royalfreeprivatepatients.com/treatments/kidney-cancer/

31/10/2025

How soon can a patient get home after a DIEP flap surgery? What is the latest innovation inbreast reconstruction? And what other techniques are available for patients?

In this second part of our interview, Mr Dariush Nikkhah answers these questions and explains how minimal internal incisions with a DIEP flap surgery, a pioneering technique at the Royal Free Hospital, enable patients to experience less pain and shorter hospital stays. The latest innovation also includes making the surgery more efficient by introducing the dual-surgeon model, which minimises operative time —a unique feature at the Royal Free Hospital.

Mr Nikkhah also shared with us his passion and why he chose plastic surgery as his specialty. The Royal Free London has a huge heritage in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with Sir Harold Gillies, founder of plastic surgery was originally based in Hampstead. Plastic surgeons are one of the few specialists who can operate on the entire body and all age groups. It is a collaborative specialty and surgeons can work with a number of surgical teams. They are likened to a surgeon’s surgeons and are well known for innovation. Watch the interview 👇

Mr Dariush Nikkhah is Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and founder of London Microsurgery Group. Learn more about Mr Nikkhah’s professional expertise: royalfreeprivatepatients.com/consultants/mr-dariush-nikkhah/

To know more about DIEP flap breast reconstruction, visit: royalfreeprivatepatients.com/treatments/diep-flap-reconstruction/
or call us at 0208 015 3765, email rf-tr.privateenquiries@nhs.net

30/10/2025

What is a DIEP flap surgery and why do women choose it for breast reconstruction after mastectomy?

Mr Dariush Nikkhah explains what breast reconstruction with DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) flap surgery is, and how they perform a surgery where tissue from the abdomen is taken and shaped into a breast. It is a like-for-like reconstruction that is safe and is the gold standard for . Women choose DIEP flap surgery because it gives a natural feel, and unlike breast implants, it has less problems with revision.

Mr Dariush Nikkhah is Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and founder of London Microsurgery Group.

For more information on DIEP, contact us at:
0208 015 3765
rf-tr.privateenquiries@nhs.net