Steve West, Architect, and a kidney cancer survivor, attributes his successful treatment and recovery to the expertise and dedication of his surgeon, Mr. Sadmeet Singh.

Steve recalls the moment he realised something was seriously wrong: “One Saturday morning, I woke up and started to pass blood. I then started haemorrhaging blood, and I knew I had to get to A&E immediately. Within five hours, I was diagnosed with a malignant tumour. It was a massive shock, but the speed of the NHS was astonishing.”

Faced with the grim reality of his condition, Steve and his wife began researching potential surgeons. Their choice, Mr. Singh, stood out due to his credentials and experience in both robotic and keyhole surgery. “Mr. Singh’s details on the Nuffield website sounded great. He demonstrated a real understanding and experience with both robotic and keyhole surgery, which appealed to us,” Steve explains.

Initially, Mr Singh was unsure whether keyhole surgery would be feasible. Contingency plans were in place for a more invasive procedure if necessary. Another surgeon had prepared Steve for the worst, including the potential loss of his spleen. Despite these possibilities, Singh successfully removed the tumour using keyhole surgery.

“Mr. Singh got it out by keyhole and said it all came out. He even checked all my lymph nodes while he was in there,” Steve recounts. “He was amazing, but he did say, ‘Please don’t put me through that again.'”

“When I mentioned Mr. Singh to people, even on the day of the operation, my anaesthetist said, ‘I would trust Mr. Singh with my life and my children’s lives.’ He’s the best, and everyone at Nuffield said I had the best.”

Mr Sadmeet Singh, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Royal Derby Hospital, who also works privately, emphasises the importance of addressing urinary issues promptly. “Urinary problems can be a sign of serious underlying conditions. It’s crucial to discuss any concerns with your doctor to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.”

Reflecting on his journey, Steve West encourages others to seek medical help without delay. “If anything is niggling, any part of your body feels off, go to the doctor. It saves lives. I consider myself really lucky that I had symptoms that prompted me to seek help. If I hadn’t, the tumour could have grown and spread.”