Treatment to reduce an enlarged prostate that is causing problems.
At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, our consultants provide prostate surgery for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) to relieve urinary difficulties.
Symptoms are caused by the enlarged prostate pressing on your urethra and bladder. Your consultant can treat this by removing or destroying prostate tissue.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
1-3 days
Procedure duration
45-90 minutes
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal, epidural or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Tunbridge Wells v, we take pride in providing a high standard of private hospital care for over 20 years.
Our expert consultants will provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to your needs. We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans and consultations, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if surgery is right for you. We’ll usually be able to book your surgery within two weeks of your referral or diagnosis by your consultant.
You can expect to receive high-quality care in our clean, fully-equipped facilities from a consultant of your choice.
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 | £225 |
Treatment price | £7,324 |
Aftercare | Included |
From price | From £7,549 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£301 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,574 |
Deposit | £750 |
Loan period | 24 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,224 |
Prostate resection (using laser) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | £225 |
Treatment price | £7,544 |
Aftercare | Included |
From price | From £7,769 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£209 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £6,544 |
Deposit | £1,000 |
Loan period | 36 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £7,524 |
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 Tunbridge Wells 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.
Your consultant will assess the condition of your prostate, your general health and your intended outcome in order to recommend the most appropriate treatment for you.
Our consultants offer a variety of treatments for benign prostate enlargement.
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)
Laser prostate surgery
UroLift (prostatic urethral lift (PUL) implants)
Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)
Your consultant will explain the potential benefits and complications of each procedure before you decide to go ahead.
Getting here
We're located in Kent, six miles from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
You’ll meet your chosen consultant in one of our private consultation rooms. They’ll discuss:
You'll also need a pre-operative assessment with one of our specialist nurses to check your fitness and overall health prior to admission.
The procedure takes about an hour. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait while you have your operation.
You’ll usually need at least an overnight stay – most patients stay for one to two nights. You’ll have one of our private, en-suite rooms, which all have:
After your procedure, you may have a urinary catheter in place to help you pass urine. This is because your urethra will be swollen following surgery, which can make urinating difficult. It will be taken out when you’re ready to leave hospital.
Our pharmacist 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're located in Kent four miles southeast of Penshurst Place, the historic house once owned by King Henry VIII.
Fordcombe Road
Fordcombe
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 0RD
Main Switchboard: 01892 740 047
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01892 741 150
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Tunbridge Wells 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