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Mr Simon van Rij

Specialist

Qualifications

MB ChB 2006 Otago; FRACS (Urol) 2015

Profile

Simon is a NZ trained urologist with a passion for men's health and for ensuring that NZ men receive the world's best level of care.

After completing his training he headed to Melbourne for a fellowship in robotic surgery and complex uro-oncology.

Using these skills he worked at Guy's Hospital in London as a robotic consultant specialist in the largest prostate/kidney center in the UK.

Simon was integral in the prostate cancer diagnostic program using MRI fusion technology. During this time he was asked to teach and present to other urologists throughout the world about these techniques. Simon was also employed for his expertise in laser HOLEP surgery in this highly specialised field.

Simon has extensive experience in Laparoscopic surgery and kidney stone treatments and surgery and treats all other urological conditions including vasectomy and circumcision. 

Interests

Conditions treated include:
  • All urological cancers: kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile
  • Kidney stones, prevention and dietary advice
  • Urinary flow problems, incontinence and catheter issues
  • Erectile dysfunction and sexual disorders, fertility and contraception
  • Scrotal abnormalities: hydroceles, varioceles, epidymal cysts
  • Kidney abnormalities.
Operations performed include:
  • Robotic prostatectomy.  Robotic partial nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy. Laparoscopic pyleoplasty, Bladder tumour removal
  • Ureteroscopy, laser, shockwave treatment (ESWL)
  • TURP, urodynamics, laser, cystoscopy, stent insertion
  • Circumcision, vasectomy
  • Scrotal surgery, hydrocele repair
  • Transperineal prostate biopsy, MRI guided prostate biopsy.

Title or Designation

Urological and Robotic Surgeon

Full NZ Registration Date

5 February 2008

Vocational Scope

Urology

Contact Details

Mr Simon van Rij is available at the following services:

This service is available at the following location:

Ascot Hospital, 90 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland

Private Services

OneSixOne

This service is available at the following location:

161 Gillies Avenue, Auckland

The Prostate Clinic

This service is available at the following location:

161 Gillies Avenue, Auckland

Public Services

Auckland Regional Urology Service

This service is available at the following locations:

Auckland City Hospital

Greenlane Clinical Centre

Private Surgical Services

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital - Urology

This service is available at the following location:

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital - Urology

This service is available at the following location:

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital,