Chris Anderson Prostate Cancer and Kidney (renal) Cancer Surgeon, London, UK

Clinical Experience

I was born in South Africa and was educated there. I schooled at Diocesan college Rondebosch ( Bishops) and did undergraduate training at the University of Stellenbosch. Post graduate training in Urology was commenced King Edward Hospital in Durban and completed at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.

Whilst training in the South African medical system the experience was considerable and I was privileged to develop the surgical skills and experience typical of a Third World environment.

The same can be said for my subsequent two years National Service period of which six months were spent in action in the war in Angola and 18 months in Mission Hospitals in remote areas in Natal, South Africa.

I dealt with considerable renal pathology which formed the basis of my subsequent interest in renal surgery. The case mix was varied including extensive blunt and penetrating (sharp and gun shot) trauma, cancer and congenital abnormalities. I also dealt with hundreds of cases of Bilharzia and TB which enhanced my expertise in reconstructive surgery considerably.

After qualifying in 1996 in South Africa as an Urologist I came to the United Kingdom where I did a year as a Registrar at St. George's Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and the Institute of Urology. I spent a subsequent six months as a Locum Consultant at Whipps Cross and subsequently a further six months as a Locum Consultant at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

I commenced my full time Consultant post at St George's Hospital in July 1999.I soon began developing a tertiary referral practise for Renal conditions, particularly cancer. I specialised particularly in partial nephrectomy (tumour removal with sparing of normal kidney.) and subsequently laparoscopy.

In 2000 I commenced training in laparoscopy ( keyhole surgery) for renal conditions . This took me on fellowships to Cleveland clinic, Ohio; and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami.

In 2003 I trained in laparoscopy for prostate cancer in a fellowship under the auspices of Prof Stolzenburg in Leipzig who is a particular world expert in the field. I have performed laparoscopic radical prostatectomy routinely since then.

In 2004 I introduced laparoscopic renal cryotherapy to the UK by performing the first cases at the Cromwell hospital. I have since then developed this further at St George's hospital and have one of the biggest personal series in the UK.

In 2005 I applied my laparoscopic skills to the field of Robotic surgery. I had done a fellowship a few years earlier at the world renowned Robotic centre at the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit .This acted as a platform to be mentored under their auspices and together with other colleagues we developed the robotic unit at the London Clinic.

In the context of surgery for early stage prostate cancer I have the unique combination of skills whereby I perform radical prostatectomy by pure laparoscopy or robotic assisted laparoscopy. This approach significantly enhances my ability to perform these operations.

I have applied the robotic approach to renal surgery and am one of the leading surgeons in the UK in performing this approach. I was the first surgeon to perform radiofrequency assisted robotic partial nephrectomy. This technique offers the unique ability to remove renal tumours without temporarily stopping the kidneys blood supply and is considered pioneering in this context.

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Education

Schooling:	1966 - 1978 Diocesan College, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
University:	1979 - 1985 University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Graduation MBChB. 1991-1996 University of Cape Town Registrar in urology.

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National Service

Rank:

Unit:

Position:

Postings:

Lieutenant

SA Medical Services

Medical Officer

Home Unit 1997-1999
Naval Base, Salisbury Island, Durban, South Africa

Active Service
Chief of Staff Intelligence (Angolan operations)
Service Medal for commendation of services rendered on active duty.

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Qualifications

June 1996	Registration as Urological Specialist in UK General Medical Council
Nov 1998	Intercollegiate Board in Urology FRCS (Urol) Glasgow, United Kingdom
June 1996	Accreditation/Registration as Urological Specialist in SA South African College of Medicine
April 1996	FCS(UROL)SA Urology Cape Town
Nov 1995	Microsurgery Department of Surgery University of Cape Town
March 1988	Underwater Medicine Diploma South African Navy
Dec 1985	MBChB University of Stellenbosch

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Professional Appointments

1999	Appointed Consultant Urologist St Georges Hospital in Laparoscopic Urology, Oncology and Andrology
1998	Locum Consultant Urology Whipps Cross Hospital (6 months)
1998	Locum Consultant Urology Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge (6 months)
1997	Higher Surgical Trainee (Urology) Charing Cross Hospital (3 months)
1997	Higher Surgical Trainee (Urology) Institute of Urology (3 months)
1997	Higher Surgical Trainee (Urology) St George's Hospital London (6 months)
1993 - 1996	Registrar of Urology Training Programme (4 Years) Department of Urology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
1992	Registrar in General Surgery: (1 Year) Department of Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town (6/12 trauma surgery; 3/12 transplant surgery; 3/12 intensive care)
1990 and 1991	Senior House Officer in Anaesthetics: (18 months) Locum Registrar, general Surgery St Albans Hospital, Herts, United Kingdom
1989 and 1990	Registrar in Urology: (18 months) King Edward VIII Hospital, Natal University, South Africa
1987 and 1988	Medical Officer in General Surgery: (2 Years) South African Defence Force
1986	Intern: (1 Year) Edendale Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Publications

Journals:

Anderson CJ (1983). The effectiveness of the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases by the Local Authorities of the Western Cape. South African Medical Journal, 64(15): 586-588, 1983 October 1. (Received 1983 Medical Association of South Africa year medal for "Best publication in SAMJ by a medical student").
Anderson CJ (1984). VD - a growing problem. South African Medical Journal, 65(10): 363-4, 1984 March 10.
Anderson CJ (1998). Kirby RS. Haematospermia. Update
Anderson CJ (Sept 2000). PSA Dilemmas. The Practitioner Vol. 224: 739-741.
Anderson CJ (Dec 2000). Prostate Biopsy Strategies in the United Kingdom. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases Vol3 Supplement 1.
Anderson CJ, Eddy B (Dec 2002). Managing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The Practitioner Vol. 246: 812-820
Havranek EG, Anderson CJ (July 2003). Diagnosis and Management of Renal Cancer. Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health. Vol. 8 No 4; 16-19
Anderson CJ (April 2004) Havranek EG. Minimally invasive ablative techniques in renal cancer. BJUInt Vol. 93 (6); 707-709
Stolzenburg JU, Schwaibold H, Bhanot S, Rabenalt R, Do M, Truss M, Ho K, Anderson CJ. Modular surgical training for Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy (EERPE). BJUInt 2005 96:1022-1027
Stolzenburg JU, Anderson CJ, Rabenalt R, Do M, Ho K, Truss M, World J Urol (2005), Sep: 23(4):295-9. Endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer and previous laparoscopic inguinal mesh placement for hernia repair.
Leung S, McNeill A, Bollina P, Anderson CJ , Stolzenburg J-U ( July 2006). Training for and setting up a programme of laparoscopic (endoscopic) radical prostatectomy. Urology News Vol. 10,no 5
Swallow T, Anderson CJ (2006). Renal cancer, the current scenario. Cancer Topics. Vol. 12, no 6; 9-12
Swallow T, Anderson CJ, (2006). PDE5I help climbers achieve new heights, BJUInt 97 (4) 672-3
Borley NC, O'Donnel A, Anderson CJ (Oct 2006). Inadequacies in funding for the cost of Nephrectomies in a tertiary referral centre in the UK. BJUInt; 98;(4) 722-4
Goldstraw M, Anderson CJ, Patil K, Dasgupta P, Kirby R (Oct 2006). Does robotically assisted Radical Prostatectomy result in better preservation of erectile function. BJUInt 98; ( 4)721-2
Keeley F, Winkler MH, Anderson CJ, Rabenalt R, Mc Neill SA, Schwaibold H, Stolzenburg JU Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in the UK: defining and overcoming the obstacles. BJU Int 2007 Nov;100(5):979-81.
Kommu S, Rimington P, Anderson CJ , Rane A (Jan 2007). Initial experience with Endoassist camera holding robot in laparoscopic urological surgery. Journal of Robotic surgery (2007);1;133-137
Havranek EG, Labarthe M-C, Ward S, Anderson CJ, Whelan MA, Pandha H. A novel murine model of allogeneic vaccination against renal cancer Accepted for publication BJUI-2007-0956
Dasgupta P, Anderson CJ, Patil K, Kirby R. Transition from open to robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. Accept Online Early - BJU-2007-1178
Sashi S. Kommu, Prasanna Sooriakumaran, Ben Eddy, Joanne Cooke, Christian Brown, Peter Rimington, Chris Anderson, Abhay Rane Factors leading to failure of the self locking vascular clips : preliminary findings of the WPU- Simisad Group. BJU International Vol. 101 Issue 1 Page 129 January 2008

Book Chapters:

Havranek EG, Anderson CJ (2003), Editors Kirby, O'Leary M: Future prospects for nephron conservation in renal cell carcinoma. Chapter 18: Hot Topics in Urology. Elsevier 2003. p227-238
Anderson CJ, Liatsikos EN, Stolzenburg J-U. (2007): Radical prostatectomy; Editors Kirby. Montorsi, Gontero. Chapter: Extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Dasgupta P, Anderson CJ, Patil K, Kirby R. (2007) Radical Prostatectomy; Editors Kirby, Montorsi, Gontero. Chapter; Robotic prostatectomy.
Liatsikos EN, Kallidonis P, Kirby R. Stolzenburg J-U, Anderson CJ. Editor: Dasgupta P Urologic Robotic surgery in clinical practice. Chapter : Comparison of robotic, laparoscopic and open prostatectomy

Abstracts: International Conference Presentations:

Anderson CJ, Grizic A (1990). Urethral Pressure Profilometry in Genuine Stress Incontinence. Biennial Urological Congress of South Africa.
Anderson CJ (1994). Bilateral Orchidectomy in Treatment of Acute Urinary Retention in Carcinoma of the Prostate. Biennial Urological Congress of South Africa.
Naude J, Anderson CJ (1994). Endoscopic Skin Graft Urethroplasty in Traumatic Rupture of the Urethra. Soci�t� Internationale d'Urologie, Sydney, Australia.
Anderson CJ (1995). Micropenis - Current Trends in Investigation and Management. Urological Forum of South Africa. Pretoria
Anderson CJ, Bolus MGM (1996). Intravesical Gentamicin in Spina Bifida. Biennial Urological Congress of South Africa.
Anderson CJ (1997), Naude JH, Popert R. Bioresorbable stent in urethral stricture Soci�t� Internationale d'Urologie Montreal Canada.
Ran� A, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, V Srinivasan V, Dasgupta P: (November 2002) 'Hand assisted laparoscopy: the first 59 cases'. BAUS Section of Endourology, Edinburgh,
Havranek EG, Corbishley C, Shah D, Pandha H, Anderson CJ (Sep2003). A histopathological review of renal cancer. 5th World Congress on Urological Research, London
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Thraves P, Anderson CJ (2003), Pandha H: Allogenic whole cell vaccine against renal cell carcinoma. A novel murine C-57 protection model. 5th World Congress on Urological Research, London
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Whelan J, Dalgleish A, Anderson CJ (2003), Pandha H: Interleukin 10 polymorphism may influence renal cell cancer development. Brit. J. Cancer 2003; 88 suppl 1); S44 .5th World Congress on Urological Research, London
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Whelan J, Dalgleish A, Anderson CJ (2003), Pandha H: Interleukin 10 polymorphism may be associated with renal cell cancer. Journal of Urology 2003; 169 (4); 203, American Urological Association, Chicago
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Whelan J, Dalgleish A, Anderson CJ (2003), Pandha H: Interleukin 10 polymorphism may influence renal cancer development. Brit.J. Cancer 2003; 88(suppl 1 ); S44 British Cancer Research Meeting, Bournemouth
Ran� A, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Srinivasan N, Dasgupta P (September 2003) 'A training module for laparoscopic urology'. World Congress of Endorology, Montreal,
Ran� A, Devcich G, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Srinivasan N, Dasgupta P (September 2003) 'HAL nephrectomy: has it stood the test of time?'. World Congress of Endorology, Montreal
Ran� A, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Srinivasan V, Dasgupta P (September 2003) 'Experience with three second generation hand assist devices (HADs) for urological surgery in the United Kingdom'. World Congress of Endorology, Montreal
Ran� A, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Srinivasan V, Dasgupta P (September 2003) 'Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal cell cancer: initial experience'. World Congress of Endorology, Montreal
Ran� A, Rimington P, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Hrouda D, Dasgupta P (September 2003) 'Laparoscopic urology: The Southern Laparoscopic urology Group (SLUG) experience' World Congress of Endorology, Montreal
Ran� A, Anderson CJ, Shrotri N, Srinivasan V, Dasgupta P (2003) 'Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal cancer: initial experience'. BAUS, Manchester
Havranek E, Desel C, Pandha H, Dalgleish A, Anderson CJ, Whelan M (August 2003): Progress in Vaccination against Cancer (PIVAC), Oxford
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Thraves P, Anderson CJ (2004), Pandha H: Allogenic whole cell vaccine against renal cell carcinoma. A novel murine C-57 protection model. Journal of Urology 2004;171(4);1024. American Urological Association
Morgan B, Havranek E, Pandha H, Anderson CJ, Corbishley C, Pathol J (2004); 204; Suppl 5A Immunohistochemical subtyping of renal cortical tumours
Havranek EG, Anderson CJ, Henderson S, Bailey MJ: A time saving, user friendly, multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) database BJU Int. 2004; 93(4); 114. BAUS Annual meeting.
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Desel C, Anderson CJ, Pandha H. Novel allogeneic whole cell vaccine protects against renal carcinoma: BJU Int. 2004; 93(4); 82. BAUS annual meeting
Havranek EG, Whelan M, Whelan J, Dalgleish A, Anderson CJ (2004), Pandha H: Interleukin-10 and renal cancer. European Urology Suppl (3)2004; 3(2); 712. European Association of Urology
Ran� A, Gurun M, Srinivasan V, Anderson CJ, Dasgupta P (November 2004) 'Experience with three second generation hand assist devices (HADs) for urological surgery in the United Kingdom'. World Congress of Endourology, Mumbai
Ran� A, Gurun M, Srinivasan V, Anderson CJ, Mamode N, Dasgupta P (November 2004) 'Hand assistance does not preclude development of pure laparoscopic skills in the novice'. World Congress of Endourology, Mumbai
Ran� A, Rimington P, Anderson CJ, Dasgupta P (November 2004) 'Training in laparoscopic urology: do we get out what we put in?'. World Congress of Endourology, Mumbai
Morgan B, Havranek E, Pandha H, Anderson CJ, Corbishley C. "Immunohistochemical sub typing of renal cortical tumours." Presented by Morgan B Joint meeting of Pathological Society of Great Britain, Ireland & Holland. Amsterdam 2004.
Havranek EG, Howell WM, Fussell HM, Anderson CJ, Whelan MA, Pandha HP (June 2005). An interleukin-10 promoter may influence tumour development in renal cell carcinoma: BJUInt .2005; 95; Suppl 5; 67. BAUS, Glasgow
Havranek EG, Howell WM, Fussell HM, Anderson CJ, Whelan MA, Pandha HP. An interleukin-10 promoter may influence tumour development in renal cell carcinoma.: BJU Int. 2005; 95; Suppl 5; 67. BAUS Glasgow
Havranek EG, Day O, Anderson CJ, Pope A, Patel A. Local MDT structure determines whether data entry into MDT database can be in real-time during meeting or afterwards. BAUS, Manchester 2006
Rane A, Rimington P, Anderson CJ (Nov 2006). Initial experience with Endoassist camera holding robot in laparoscopic urological surgery. Societe Internationale d' Urologie. Cape Town
Gibbs P, Davies M, Coughlin G, Patel U, Hogdson S, Anderson CJ (June 2007). Management of Angiomyolipoma (AML) in a single centre . BAUS Glasgow
Swallow T, Patel U, Corbishley C, Anderson CJ ( June 2007) Open Partial nephrectomy - the experience of a single South London centre. BAUS Glasgow
B A Eddy, A Birnie, G Coughlin, A Rane, C J Anderson.( October2007) Laparoscopic Cryotherapy for T1 Renal Tumours. Initial UK Results. World congress of Endourology , Cancun Mexico.

Abstracts: Regional Meetings:

Anderson CJ. (1998) Synchronous vs. Non synchronous I.C.S.I. in vasal aplasia. British Fertility Society Sheffield. April
Havranek EG, Taylor C, Liban B, Newman P, Bailey M, Anderson CJ (2001): An audit of Nephrectomies and their postoperative management. Regional Audit Meeting, South Thames Region, St George's Hospital, London.
Havranek EG, Corbishley C, Pandha H, Anderson CJ (1990-2002) : An audit of renal cancer histology and patient survival at St George's. Regional Audit Meeting, South Thames Region, King's Hospital, London
Havranek EG, Anderson CJ (August 2003): An allogenic whole cell vaccine against renal cell carcinoma. PIV AC, Oxford
Havranek EG, Anderson CJ (December 2003): Is frozen section necessary in partial nephrectomy? Royal Society of Medicine
Havranek E, Hadway P, Wadhwa V, Shah D, Patel K, Corbishley C, Anderson CJ (October 2003). Outcome of surgery for renal adenocarcinoma at St. George's Hospital - the last 12 years). South Thames Regional Meeting, Guy's Hospital, London
Havranek E, Henderson S, Anderson CJ, Bailey M (Oct 2003). Multidisciplinary Team Meeting Database Regional Meeting, Guy's Hospital, London
Havranek E, Henderson S, Anderson CJ, Bailey (January 2004). A user-friendly and timesaving multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) database. Local cancer network meeting, Royal Marsden
Gibbs P, Davies M, Coughlin G, Patel U, Hogdson S, Anderson CJ (Oct 2006). Management of Angiomyolipoma (AML) in a single centre (2nd Prize). South Thames Regional Meeting
Eddy B, Anderson, CJ (Oct 2006). Renal Cryotherapy - initial experience (1st Prize). South Thames Regional Meeting.

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International fellowships

British Urological Foundation Fellowship to Urological Oncology Unit, Miami University Hospital. April- May 2000.
British Urological Foundation Fellowship to Renal Oncology Unit Cleveland Clinic ,Ohio November 2002
Fellowship to Vatticuti Robotic Unit at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit November 2003.
Fellowship to Laparoscopic Unit for Prostate Cancer, Leipzig January 2005.

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Faculty Memberships

BAUS Renal Cancer Training course (April 2003) London
BAUS Oncology : Lecture Minimally Invasive techniques in Renal Cancer.(Nov 2003)
BAUS Renal Cancer Masterclass (April 2004) London
Annual Basic Surgical skills course, Laparoscopic component, St Georges Hospital.(2001-2007)
Lecturer annual MSC course Institute of Urology (2000-2007)
Chairman session on Renal Cancer BAUS Conference 2005
BAUS Advanced techniques in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy course.7-9th Feb 2007. University Leipzig, Germany. ( Feb 2007)
Guest Speaker on Conference; Prostatic Paradigms for the 21St Century . Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh.16march 2007. "Robot or Human - who will prevail"
Teaching course BAUS 2007 Glasgow : laparoscopic to robotic surgery.
Teaching course BAUS 2007 Glasgow ; laparoscopic suturing skills.
Biannual Laparoscopic training course for Renal surgery Aesculap Academy Tuttlingen Germany.(2002-2007)

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