In 2023, the number of open prostatectomy procedures performed in Italy stood at approximately 22.94 thousand inpatient cases. Projections for the upcoming years show a gradual decline in these procedures: 22.68 thousand in 2024, 22.42 thousand in 2025, 22.16 thousand in 2026, 21.91 thousand in 2027, and 21.66 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year percentage decreases are as follows: 2025 (-1.15%), 2026 (-1.16%), 2027 (-1.13%), and 2028 (-1.14%). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period indicates an average annual decline of -1.15%.
Future trends to watch for include innovations in minimally invasive surgical techniques and advances in alternative treatments, which may further reduce the need for open prostatectomies. Additionally, increasing awareness and early detection of prostate conditions could influence procedure rates.
