Eastern Suburbs Urology

Urological Services

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system.

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the abdominal cavity, on each side of the spine.

The bladder is a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen that stores urine produced by the kidneys.

The testicles, also known as the testes, are two oval-shaped organs located in the scrotum of males.

Circumcision involves the removal of the foreskin; the retractable skin covering the head of the penis.

Vasectomy is performed on men as a permanent form of contraception.

Sexual health refers to the overall well-being and functioning of the male reproductive system, including sexual desire, performance, and satisfaction.
Robotic surgery is an advanced surgical technique that utilises robotic systems to assist urologists in performing complex procedures with enhanced precision and control.

Rezūm therapy is a minimally invasive treatment option for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally-invasive treatment options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) –  a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Reconstructive urology aims to restore normal function by repairing, rerouting, or recreating areas of the upper-and-lower urinary tract and some reproductive organs.

Robotic Surgery

Dr Richard Savdie specialises in minimally invasive (“keyhole”) surgery, using the cutting edge Da Vinci Xi Robot.

The Da Vinci Xi Robot allows urological surgeons to perform surgery with enhanced precision, improved visualisation, and reduced invasiveness, ensuring less post-operative pain and faster recovery from surgery.

Dr Savdie has undertaken extensive fellowship surgical training using the DaVinci Robot and fully utilises this advanced technology when indicated.

Dr Richard Savdie

MBBS(Hons), BSc, MS, FRACS

Dr Savdie is a highly-experienced Sydney-based urologist and uro-oncology surgeon specialising in minimally-invasive robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery.

He consults and operates at multiple leading private and public hospitals around the Eastern Suburbs.