WELCOME TO

Dr. Julius Jacobs is pleased to introduce advanced robotic surgery as a new medical option within his practice.

MEET DR. JACOBS

MEET

DR. JACOBS

Dr. Julius Jacobs is a qualified urologist with extensive experience in the field. He obtained his MBChB degree in 2004 from the University of Pretoria and later pursued a specialist qualification in Urology in 2013, earning his Mmed Urology from the same institution. He is a registered urologist with the Health Professional Counsel of South Africa.

Dr. Jacobs’s medical journey started with an internship at Ngwelezana Hospital in Empangeni and Kalafong Hospital during his community service. Dr. Jacobs further expanded his clinical expertise by working at different hospitals and departments, including Kalafong Hospital Department of Family Medicine, Steve Biko High and Intensive Care Unit, and Johannesburg General Trauma Surgery Department.

In November 2008, Dr. Jacobs joined the Urology Department at The University of Pretoria until December 2013 earning his specialist qualification in Urology.

In January 2014, he began his independent full-time Urology Practice at Wilgers Life Hospital in Pretoria.

Dr. Jacobs actively participates in specialised congresses and continuous education programs. He completed his Mmed degree research on the long-term outcome of prostate cancer treatment according to histological grading. Dr. Jacobs holds a diploma in laparoscopic surgery from the University of Strasbourg and received overseas training for surgical male erectile restoration and male incontinence in Cambridge. He also completed an advanced course in sacral neuromodulation in Aarhus in 2019.

Beyond his dedication to medicine, Dr. Jacobs enjoys a variety of hobbies. He finds relaxation and recreation in golf, road and trail running, mountain biking, and birding.

Dr Jacobs is married to Mia, a qualified dietician. Together they have three children, Christiaan, Lisa and Julia.

PROCEDURES

Dr. Jacobs offers the following procedures, but is not limited to:

Procedures for urological cancers:

Robotic Surgery
Radical prostatectomy all methods including laparoscopic and robotic laparoscopic assisted
Radical nephrectomy laparoscopic or open
Partial nephrectomy laparoscopic or open
Radical cystectomy
Radical orchidectomy
Laparoscopic procedures on the kidney, prostate, and inguinal hernias

General procedures:

Cystoscopy and upper tract evaluation for a variety of indications
Renal stone procedures
Prostate resection for benign prostate enlargement
Subtotal prostatectomy
TULEP (Trans urethral laser enucleation of the prostate)
Resection of bladder tumours Inguinal hernias
Varicocoelectomy
Hydrocoelectomy
Correction of penile curvature (Peyronie's disease)
Male urinary incontinence
Sacral neuromodulation

Circumcision
Vasectomy

Paediatric procedures for:

Groin hernias
Undescended testes
Vesico-ureteric reflux
Circumcision
Distal hypospadia repair

Female urological procedures for:

Female stress incontinence
Female pelvic organ prolapse

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

Thank you Dr Jacobs and Amanda for all your kindness and efficiency during our very difficult few weeks. You made the process very easy.

Ms N Karysingh

Being told that I may have cancer is never an easy pill to swallow, but worse is the unknown of what comes next. My experience with Dr Jacobs was exceptional. He was able to quickly and kindly provide an accurate prognosis, and his team were simply amazing in assisting in my process to recovery in both administration and support.

I can highly recommend anyone that is in need of a talented and professional Urologist to consider whom I consider one of the best.

Selwin Dedekind

Dr Jacobs was very professional and I received excellent care and treatment. His bedside manners are of the highest standards. Dr Jacobs is a true beacon in his community and I would highly recommend his specialised services.

Pieter Naude

I appreciate very much the outstanding service I have received at your surgery, and I have completely recovered from all diagnosis. Thank you Dr Jacobs!

Thabelo Bokaba

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Dr Jacobs discussed the different treatment methods available. He explained the pros and cons of the different treatment methods. He told me that he will recommend the Robotic surgery as it is less invasive and that it is easier to perform seeing that there are various cameras that can see from different angles and the chances of damaging any nerves or other organs are very slim. He also mentioned that the recovery process is also shorter. After hearing all this, I decided to have my prostate removed using the Robotic surgery. This turned out to be a very wise decision as I am feeling very good at this stage. I am back at work. I would like to thank Dr Jacobs for his honesty and the professionalism displayed every time during my consultations. I can definitely recommend Dr Jacobs for this Robotic surgery to anyone who have the same problem I had.

Ben Viljoen

I was referred to Dr Julius Jacobs by my GP. After a few consultations with Dr Jacobs and further testing, I was advised by him that my results showed positive for prostate cancer.
Dr Jacobs recommended robotic surgery. He explained the process of robotic surgery in great detail whereby I felt absolutely comfortable undergoing this procedure.

My surgery was done on 7 September 2023. After the surgery, I experienced minimal pain which was very surprising.

I would highly recommend Dr Julius Jacobs. He is extremely professional and has your best interest at heart.

In my opinion Robotic surgery is the way to go.

Mark Ward

I am extremely satisfied with the care I received from Dr Jacobs. He answered any concerns I had and my procedure went very well and I would trust his guidance anytime.

Lorna Cameron

Show and tell. Thanks to dr Julius Jacobs at Wilgers for being the first Dr to diagnose my condition. Thorough and exceptional at his work. So, one small operation to go and all is well. I said I would commend you on your skills and extraordinary insight to deeper underlying matters. You are indeed a Dr that has walked the extra mile!! Thank you with a grateful heart.

Antoinette Stobbs

Very professional, yet Amanda's friendly and helpful personality ensures that you feel loved and cared for. The questionnaire we had to complete, shows that they are thorough, taking every aspect in consideration. We were very impressed with Dr Jacobs' invention to do tests. This shows that he will always stay on top of the latest technology to help his patients.

Casper and Susan van Zyl

Uit my hart dink ek Dr Julius is baie profesioneel in sy werk. Ek dink hy is 'n inteligente man ken sy werk en glo doen steeds navorsing. Amanda is die ster van die praktyk, om nooit moeg te word vir ons oproepe en vrae nie, en reageer onmidellik.

Daarom doen ons reeds baie verwysings vir die praktyk en puik dokter. Na my man se operasie was hy werklik daar toe ek sy ondersteuning die nodigste gehad het, en kan ek hom beslis aanbeveel vir toekomstige pasiente.

My eie mediese probleem het hy opgeklaar na jare se dr's besoeke en is ek baie dankbaar.

Petro Breet

Dr Jacobs was the first doctor ever who diagnosed the cause of my kidney stones. All along my Parathyroid was overactive and the high calcium in my bloodstream causes the stones. Excellent doctor!