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A/Prof Kamran Zargar

Urologist and Cancer Surgeon

A/Prof Kamran Zargar is a highly skilled Urologist with a deep commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. His expertise lies in urological oncology and robotic surgery, alongside extensive experience in managing general urological conditions like renal stones and voiding dysfunction.

Surgical Expertise

  • Prostate Cancer: Offers advanced computer-guided prostate biopsies and performs robotic radical prostatectomies.

  • Bladder Cancer: Conducts complex pelvic and reconstructive surgeries, including the neobladder reconstruction.

  • Kidney Cancer: Performs complex renal surgeries, including radical and partial nephrectomies.

  • General Urology: Highly skilled in procedures such as Laser stone surgery and HoLEP, ensuring effective treatment for common urological issues.

Globally Recognized Training and Expertise

  • New Zealand & Australia: Completed his foundational urological training in New Zealand, followed by a fellowship in Australia.

  • United States: Undertook two years of sub-specialised training in uro-oncology and robotic surgery at the prestigious H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Centre and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida.

  • SUO Certification: The only New Zealand surgeon to achieve certification from the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) in the United States, underscoring his exceptional expertise in cancer care.

Driving Research and Academic Advancement

  • Auckland Urology Research: Founded and leads this influential research group, mentoring postgraduate students and collaborating with researchers across various university departments.

  • Associate Professor: Holds the position of the only Associate Professor of Urology in Auckland, highlighting his academic leadership.

  • Prolific Publications: A highly respected researcher, he is one of the most published urologists in New Zealand, with over 100 peer-reviewed contributions. His work is cited in clinical guidelines for the management of urological cancers.

  • Leadership in the Field: Currently chairs the Oncology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) and heads the urology department at Counties Manukau.

Accessible Care across Auckland

  • Public Appointments: Serves as a consultant urologist at Counties Manukau Health, operating at Auckland City Hospital and Manukau Surgical Centre.

  • Private Practice: Performs surgeries at several hospitals, including Brightside, Ormiston, Franklin, and Mercy.

  • Consultations: Offers consultations at various convenient locations, including MacMurray Clinic, Half Moon Bay, Franklin Hospital, and Ormiston Urology.

Please visit here to learn more about A/Prof Zargar's qualifications, research endeavours, and publications.

Conditions Managed

Urological Oncology

  • Robotic Prostatectomy

  • Bladder Cancer: Radical Cystectomy, Continent Urinary Diversions

  • Robotic Kidney Surgery

  • Laparoscopic and Open Nephrectomy

  • Partial Nephrectomy

  • Testicular and Penile Malignancies

General Urology

  • Haematuria and flexible cystoscopy

  • Evaluation of elevated Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA)

    • Transrectal and Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

  • Lower urinary Tract Symptoms, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Urinary Retention

    • Laser Prostatectomy (HoLEP), Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)

  • Renal Stone Surgery

  • General Urology, Penile and Scrotal Surgery