New hospital unit to provide faster access to diagnosis and treatment
A new Urology Investigation Unit is set to open at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), providing improved facilities, increased capacity and faster access to diagnosis and treatment for patients.
The unit will feature three brand new procedure rooms dedicated to urology investigations and treatments, including prostate biopsies and bladder examinations.
These new rooms will enable the service to deliver a greater number of procedures in a modern clinical environment designed to support high-quality patient care.
In addition to the procedure rooms, seven clinic rooms within the area are being fully refurbished to provide a more comfortable and efficient setting for both patients and staff.
The new unit will also introduce a new procedure, Trans Urethral Laser Ablation (TULA), further expanding the range of treatments available to patients. As a GIRFT supported initiative, TULA is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove abnormal tissue and avoids the use of general anaesthesia.
Work to complete the new unit is currently underway in Clinic 12 at RSH with the first patients expected to be seen in the new unit from April this year.
Mr Praveen Pillai, Clinical Lead for Urology, said: “We are very pleased to be opening this new Urology Investigation Unit in the coming weeks. It represents a significant step forward for our service and for the patients we care for.
“Bringing our diagnostic and treatment facilities together in one purpose-built area will enhance patient experience while supporting more efficient and timely care.”
Investment for the new unit follows The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) significant reductions in waiting times for planned care with funding awarded from NHS England’s Elective Care Capital Incentive Scheme.
Ned Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have made significant progress in reducing waiting times for planned care across the Trust, and developments like the new Urology Investigation Unit play an important role in helping us continue that momentum.
“By investing in modern facilities and increasing capacity for diagnostic tests and procedures, we are able to see patients sooner, diagnose conditions earlier and ensure people receive the treatment they need as quickly as possible.”
