Dr Phillip Stricker

Prof Stricker and A/Prof Emmett have recently published a study comparing PSMA PET/CT scan to the more established Choline PET-CT scan. It confirmed that PSMA PET/CT scaning is much more accurate.

Prof Stricker has introduced a new procedure for benign enlargement of the prostate to enable improvement in urinary function without affecting sexual function. The first case was performed at St Vincent's in April 2015 and all patients were treated as day patients. 

Prof Stricker presented MRI and focal therapy results at the recent American Urological Association Annual Meeting. MRI was the most topical area at this meeting. His results confirmed the accuracy of multiparametric MRI of the prostate in highly experienced hands.

Prof Stricker was invited to be the visiting professor at the University Hospitals Case Medical Centre, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio for 2105.

Whilst there he spoke about focal therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, robotic prostate surgery and his extensive experience in transperineal biopsy. The talks were very well received by the faculty and the residents and has instigated an ongoing collaboration between Case Western and St Vincent's.