Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid
Qualifications
MD, MSc, MIPD, FRCS (Urol)
GMC number: 7771840
Practising since: 2013
Specialties
Urology
Consultation times
- Every Monday (Guildford)
- Alternate Thursdays (Woking)
- Alternate Fridays (Woking)
- Alternate Fridays (Parkside)
- Overview
About
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid is a Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, internationally recognised for his expertise in robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery and minimally invasive treatments for benign prostate disease.
Mr Abou-Chedid is among the highest-volume robotic prostate surgeons in the UK, having performed over 750 robotic procedures in the past four years.
He is particularly known for his expertise in Retzius-sparing nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy, a highly specialised technique designed to optimise continence and erectile function, and he is one of the highest-volume surgeons in Europe performing this procedure.
He is widely recognised for driving innovation in prostate cancer care, including pioneering day-case robotic prostatectomy and implementing patient-directed catheter removal protocols, both aimed at enhancing recovery and improving patient experience.
He also championed the acquisition and implementation of the Histolog® device, a breakthrough technology that enables real-time intraoperative margin assessment, helping to improve oncological precision during prostate cancer surgery.
In addition to prostate cancer surgery, Mr Abou-Chedid offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art treatments for benign prostatic enlargement (BPH), including Aquablation®, Echolaser™, and Rezum™, ensuring patients have access to the most advanced and least invasive treatment options available.
Education
Mr Abou-Chedid completed his medical degree at the University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, before completing his specialist urology training at Henry Mondor University Hospital, Paris.
He further refined his expertise through advanced fellowships in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Clinique Saint Augustin, Bordeaux, and at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford.
Teaching and campaigning
Mr Abou-Chedid is also a dedicated educator and surgical trainer. He is a Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery Trainer at IRCAD, and regularly hosts international workshops and masterclasses where urologists visit to observe and learn advanced robotic prostatectomy techniques.
He is committed to improving prostate health outcomes at a national level and serves as a Prostate Cancer UK National Clinical Champion, while actively supporting The Prostate Project charity, promoting awareness, early detection and patient-centred innovation in prostate cancer care.
Mr Abou-Chedid only sees adults.
To find out more on Mr Abou Chedid's personal website.
Special interests
- Robotic and minimally invasive surgery
- Prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment
- Retzius-sparing prostatectomy
- Benign enlargement of prostate treatments (robotic surgery / rezum / echolaser / TURP).
Other interests
- Raised PSA tests
- Bothersome urinary symptoms
- Blood in the semen
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney stones
- Recurrent urinary infections.
Languages spoken
English, French, Arabic
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid at Nuffield Health
- Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)
- Prostate screening
- Prostate resection (TURP)
- Rezum for benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Aquablation® therapy
Locations Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid works with
Related experience
Research
In the academic sphere, Mr Abou-Chedid's contributions are significant. His portfolio includes over 20 papers, which reflect his genuine dedication to advancing scientific conversations in urology.
Furthermore, he has delivered more than 30 national and international presentations, where he shares insights and facilitates the exchange of ideas among his peers, contributing to the collective knowledge of the medical community and facilitating the exchange of ideas among peers.
Memberships
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- European Association of Urology
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Other posts held
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust - Consultant Urological Surgeon specialised in Robotic Surgery
Insurers Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid works with
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- AIG Direct
- Allianz
- APRIL
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- Cigna International
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health
- Health Now
- Health-on-Line
- Healthcare RM
- HealthFund
- HMCA
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- National Friendly Society
- PHC
- Police Mutual
- SAGA
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Standard Life
- Tri-Care
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
- Healix
Declaration
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.