Prostatectomy (TURP) in Herefordshire and Worcestershire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a prostatectomy (turp) in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
How long is the NHS wait for a prostatectomy (turp) in Herefordshire and Worcestershire?
In Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the typical NHS waiting time for urology procedures such as prostatectomy (turp) is around 40 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.
What does a private prostatectomy (turp) cost?
Going private for a prostatectomy (turp) in the UK typically costs between £7,000 and £12,000, with an average around £9,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 40-week NHS wait in Herefordshire and Worcestershire — a saving of roughly 37 weeks.