In 2023, the number of transurethral prostatectomies conducted in the UK stood at approximately 21.29 thousand cases. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a gradual decline. Year-on-year variances show a downward trend: by 2.5% from 2024 to 2025, 2.5% from 2025 to 2026, 2.6% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.6% from 2027 to 2028. Over this five-year forecast, the cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -2.6% annually, suggesting a consistent decrease in inpatient procedures.
In the future, trends to monitor include the integration of minimally invasive alternatives, advancements in non-surgical treatments, and evolving healthcare policies, all potentially impacting the frequency of traditional surgical approaches like transurethral prostatectomy.
