Treatment to reduce an enlarged prostate that is causing problems.
At Spire Harpenden, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive private hospital services and high standards of care for our patients in Hertfordshire.
We have a team of expert urologists who specialise in men’s health and have wide experience of performing prostate surgery. Working alongside an excellent aftercare team, they’ll provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s tailored to your needs.
We offer fast access to consultations and treatments, in a clean, comfortable environment.
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) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | from £150 |
Treatment | £6,786 |
Aftercare | Included |
Guide price | £6,936 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£277 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,036 |
Deposit | £750 |
Loan period | 24 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £6,648 |
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Harpenden Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price 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 have a range of procedures available for prostate surgery. All have their own potential benefits and risks which your consultant will discuss with you.
The type of anaesthetic you need varies depending on the procedure you need. It may be:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
UroLift (prostatic urethral lift (PUL) implants)
Water ablation or REZUM
Your consultant will recommend a treatment based on your condition and overall health.
Coming into hospital
We have excellent road links to the M1 and A1(M) and are five minutes from Harpenden train station. Other public transport options are available. 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.
Prostate surgery takes from 45 to 90 minutes. If you've come with a friend or family member, they're welcome to wait in your private room while you have your operation.
After surgery, you may need a urinary catheter until the swelling in your urethra has gone down, allowing you to pass urine normally again. This will be taken out by one of our nurses before you leave hospital – which is usually for two to three nights after your operation. During your stay, you’ll have your own en-suite room which will have:
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.
We have excellent road links to the M1 and A1(M), and are five minutes from Harpenden train station.
Ambrose Lane
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4BP
Main Switchboard: 01582 763191
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01582 714420
Spire Harpenden Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
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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