The waiting time for prostatectomy in Italy has experienced fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, with a notable increase in 2017 and a peak at 27.3 patients waiting for three months or more in 2019. By 2023, this number stood at 26 patients, showing a 7.88% year-on-year increase from 2022. Over the last five years, the variation has averaged -0.077% per year.
Future trends to watch for include the slight CAGR forecasted at 0.6% over the next five years, suggesting a gradual rise with a forecasted growth rate of 3.04% by 2028. This indicates that while fluctuations are expected, the overall waiting time is likely to stabilize with a slight upward trajectory.
