Professor Stephen Radley
Consultant Gynaecologist
MD, MA, FRCS, FRCOG
Having worked as a full time NHS consultant gynaecologist in the Jessop Wing of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals since 2001, I have developed specialist clinical services, teaching, training, research and innovation in urogynaecology and other areas of healthcare.
I specialise in urogynaecology and female urology, including the assessment, medical and surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including bladder, bowel, vaginal and sexual conditions. I have close clinical links with other specialists including urologists, colorectal surgeons, physiotherapists and specialist nurses working in this area.
I am an accomplished reconstructive surgeon in female urinary incontinence and prolapse, including vaginal, abdominal, endoscopic, minimal access and open procedures. I undertake vaginal reconstruction, including prolapse surgery; repair, perineorrhaphy, sacro-spinous ligament fixation, uterus-preserving surgery and hysterectomy. I undertake native-tissue repair and do not perform mesh implantation surgery, though I perform mesh removal surgery as part of the regional NHS mesh centre at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
I carry out urodynamics and other investigations of lower urinary tract function, including cystoscopy. I am able to access a variety of specialist pelvic imaging services, including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning. I perform surgical procedures for incontinence including colposuspension, urethral bulking, fascial sling and botox for the treatment of bladder disorders including urinary incontinence.
I undertake general gynaecology assessments and treatments, including a variety of surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy, with or without the removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes.
To date I have performed over 2,000 pelvic floor procedures, including over 1,000 prolapse and incontinence operations, and over 500 cystoscopic procedures, including Botox for overactive bladder and urethral bulking for stress incontinence.
I have a strong track record for research, evaluating medical and surgical treatments, quality of life assessment and outcomes. I am actively involved in a number of ongoing studies; locally, nationally and internationally.
I conceived and developed 'ePAQ' (electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire) which is now widely used in over 20 NHS hospitals, including for the online assessment of patients with pelvic floor conditions, pre-operative assessment, paediatric dentistry, oncology and vascular services. Now being developed for use in other areas of healthcare, including skin disorders, cancer and HIV.
I conceived and developed 'BlaST' (Bladder Shape Test) now the focus of an ongoing programme of research, using 3-D ultrasound to assess bladder disorders including incontinence.
I have trained in both Reconstructive Female Urology and Gynaecology and am part of a multidisciplinary team of experts providing specialist services in this field. As prime-mover and co-founder of the Sheffield Urogynaecology Unit, I oversaw its accreditation as a national training centre for specialist services in pelvic floor disorders and women's health.
As Director of Research for the Jessop Wing, I led the establishment of the high-performing Academic Directorate of Obstetrics Gynaecology and Neonatology. In 2018 I was granted an honorary chair, professor, at the University of Sheffield.
I have published widely on outcomes following surgical treatment for pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence surgery and prolapse.
I am committed to teaching in the specialty, including supervision and teaching of medical students, medical and other clinical staff. I have supervised students to degrees of PhD, MD, MPhil, MSc, BSc and BMedSci and am currently co-supervising a number of University of Sheffield and Leeds Beckett University PhD, MD and MSc students. I have examined students for MD and PhD at the Universities of Sheffield (2019), Plymouth (2019) and Birmingham (2021).
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Stephen Radley at Spire include:
Gynaecology
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Cervical smears
- Hysterectomy surgery
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Scar revision
- Sexual health testing
Urology
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for women
- Ultrasound scan
- Urinary slings and sphincters
- Urodynamics
- Vaginal repair operation
Other treatments
- Incontinence
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Prolapse
- Urogynaecology
- Vaginal, bladder, bowel and sexual conditions
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Hysterectomy
Incontinence
Menorrhagia
Menstrual disorders
Prolapse
Reconstructive urology
Sexual dysfunction
Sexual health
Urinary tract infections
Urodynamics
Urogynaecology
Urology
Qualification and professional memberships
BA Hons (MedSci), MA / Queens' College Cambridge / 1984
MedSci
MBBS / King's College London / 1987
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
FRCS / Royal Colleges of Surgeons / 1991
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
FRCOG / The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists / 1993
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
MD / University of Sheffield / 2005
Medicine
Professional memberships
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA)
British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
Professional leadership
Director of Research, Womens Health, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Devices for Dignity, NIHR Theme lead for Women's Health
MD and Director of Research, ePAQ Systems Ltd - An NHS spin-out technology company
Training supervisor: ATSM in Urogynaecology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Contact information
| Telephone | 07831 670 190 |
| stephen.radley@nhs.net | |
| Website | https://www.yourpelviccare.com/ |
| Private secretary | Claire Rushforth |
| Private secretary telephone | 0114 267 4408 |
| Private secretary email | claire.rushforth@circlehealthgroup.co.uk |