Treatment to reduce an enlarged prostate that is causing problems.
At Spire Portsmouth Hospital, our consultants provide prostate surgery for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) to relieve urinary difficulties.
Most men’s prostates grow as they get older, often without any symptoms. It becomes a problem, however, when the prostate starts to press on the urethra (the tube which urine passes through) and affects urination.
Your doctor may have suggested ‘watchful waiting’ and medicines, but if they haven’t worked, procedures are available to correct it and hopefully end the symptoms.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1-3 nights
Procedure duration
45-120 minutes
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal, epidural or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is an established local private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in Hampshire.
Our urologists are specialists in men’s health and have expertise in prostate surgery. Our dedicated nurses will provide you with expert aftercare, to help you get back to your usual activities as soon as possible.
You can expect fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, consultations and treatments. It usually takes three to four weeks from referral or diagnosis by your consultant to having prostate surgery.
It's a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
Prostate resection (TURP) | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £6,872 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £6,872 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£281 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,122 |
Deposit | £750 |
Loan period | 24 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £6,744 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
We offer a variety of treatments for prostate surgery. Treatment choices available to you will depend on your condition and your general health. Your consultant will discuss which treatment is best for you.
The type of anaesthetic you need varies depending on the procedure you need. It may be:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TUVP)
Every treatment has its own benefits and risks which your consultant will explain to you during your consultation.
Coming into hospital
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is located on the West Sussex/Hampshire border in Havant, just off the B2148 Rowlands Castle to Emsworth Road. We're a 20 minute drive from Chichester or Fareham. There’s free parking available for you and your visitors.
Meeting your consultant
You’ll meet your consultant in one of our consultation rooms. You’ll discuss:
You may also need a pre-operative assessment with a specialist nurse before going ahead with treatment. This is to ensure you're fit and well enough for surgery.
You’ll usually stay with us for one to two nights so you’ll be shown to your own en-suite room before your operation. All of our private rooms have:
The procedure lasts for an hour and a half. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in our restaurant while you have your operation.
You may need a urinary catheter after the operation. This is because your urethra may be swollen which can block urine from passing. It will be removed before you leave hospital.
Our nurses will provide you with medication to help you manage any pain following your operation. They’ll also give you advice about over-the-counter medications you can use while at home, and anything you should or shouldn’t do.
Your recovery time will depend on the procedure you've had and your overall health. Although everyone’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical timeline for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - the most common procedure:
Catheter is removed and you can leave hospital
Driving and gentle walking
Back to desk-based job and sex if you’re comfortable enough
Full recovery
Catheter is removed and you can leave hospital
Driving and gentle walking
Back to desk-based job and sex if you’re comfortable enough
Full recovery
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is situated in wooded grounds in Bartons Road, Havant, just off the B2148 Rowlands Castle to Emsworth Road.
The main town of Havant is approximately two miles away with a main line station and taxi rank. The historic towns of Portsmouth and Chichester are approximately 10 miles away.
Bartons Road
Havant
PO9 5NP
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Portsmouth Hospital.
Prostate Cancer UK TURP factsheet
http://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/TURP%20for%20benign.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/transurethral-resection-of-the-prostate-turp/
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mtg23/chapter/1-Recommendations
https://patient.info/doctor/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia
https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/HoLEP.pdf