Qualifications

MBChB (Pretoria) M.MED (UROL), FCS (URO) S.A.

FELLOW IN URO-ONCOLOGY (DUKE UNIVERSITY)

Currently Works As:

A Senior Consultant Urologist - (Uro-Oncology and Reconstructive Urology)

Department of Urology University of Pretoria

Urologist in private practise at the Pretoria Urology Hospital

Matriculated at:

Pretoria Boys High

Professional Mentors

Prof. David Paulson from Duke University, Prof. Dion Du Plessis .  Head of Urology at Pretoria University

Greatest Professional Challenges and Achievements

Curing prostate cancer through minimaly invasive surgery whilst ensuring that patients maintain quality of life. In this regard he has been involved in bringing robotic surgery to South Africa with the first robot arriving in South Africa in September 2013

“I am acutely aware that prostate cancer often affects two or more people, and that the side effects of treatment impact not only on the patient but also on a couple’s and families quality of life” as it often affects men in their prime.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation and raising awareness about this devastating, potentially curable disease is a passion.

Interests and Hobbies

Lance played provincial cricket and hockey and now enjoys golf and squash.

He recently completed his pilot’s licence and believes that there are many similarities between flying and surgery. "Both require a commitment to perfection with a zero margin for error."

Lance is a keen although intermittent fly fisherman.