Prostatectomy (TURP) in Humber and North Yorkshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a prostatectomy (turp) in Humber and North Yorkshire, 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 Humber and North Yorkshire?
In Humber and North Yorkshire, the typical NHS waiting time for urology procedures such as prostatectomy (turp) is around 46 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 46-week NHS wait in Humber and North Yorkshire — a saving of roughly 43 weeks.