The waiting time for prostatectomy in Italy shows a rising trend from 2024 to 2028, with a consistent year-on-year increase. From 2024 to 2025, the waiting time grows by approximately 3%, followed by a 2.65% increase in 2026, a 2.48% rise in 2027, and a 2.24% elevation in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 2.59%, indicating a steady upward trend in mean waiting time days for patients.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of healthcare policy changes, technological advancements in treatment, and demographic shifts affecting demand for prostatectomy procedures. These factors could alter the trajectory of waiting times, potentially either exacerbating or alleviating the rising trend.
