FairWaitProstate surgery (TURP) waiting times and costs in the UK
Official NHS waiting times for prostate surgery (TURP) at every hospital in England, and how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compare, plus what it costs to go private. Figures from July 2026, checked daily.
Shortest NHS waits in England for urology
The 15 hospitals with the shortest median wait, out of 170 hospitals treating NHS patients that have patients waiting to be admitted for treatment (clinic-only services are left out). Private hospitals here treat NHS patients for free on a GP referral. Figures are for each NHS trust or provider as a whole.
| Hospital / trust | Type | Region | Median wait so far | Within 18 weeks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Private Hospital | Private · takes NHS | Yorkshire and The Humber | 4 wk | 97.3% | 74 |
| Sloane Hospital | Private · takes NHS | London | 4 wk | 94.3% | 87 |
| Blackheath Hospital | Private · takes NHS | London | 4 wk | 86% | 250 |
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | NHS | South East | 5 wk | 97.8% | 405 |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital - Shepton Mallet | Private · takes NHS | South West | 5 wk | 84.1% | 63 |
| Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - St Marys Portsmouth | Private · takes NHS | South East | 5 wk | 96.9% | 97 |
| The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | London | 6 wk | 95.5% | 67 |
| Lincoln Private Hospital | Private · takes NHS | East Midlands | 6 wk | 76.8% | 69 |
| Tyneside Surgical Services Ltd | Private · takes NHS | North East | 6 wk | 87.3% | 55 |
| Practice Plus Group Hospital - Emersons Green | Private · takes NHS | South West | 6 wk | 98% | 50 |
| Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | North West | 7 wk | 97.5% | 722 |
| The Christie NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | North West | 7 wk | 87.9% | 149 |
| Blakelands Hospital | Private · takes NHS | South East | 7 wk | 83.9% | 87 |
| East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust | NHS | North West | 7 wk | 79.4% | 2,007 |
| Ashtead Hospital | Private · takes NHS | South East | 7 wk | 80.6% | 103 |
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Each nation publishes its own figures, measured differently, so they're shown separately (specialty: urology).
Scotland
Half of the 13,596 people waiting for treatment had waited 142 days or less so far; 90% had waited less than 392 days (month ending 31 August 2026). Shortest by NHS board: NHS Western Isles (—), NHS Borders (46 days), NHS Ayrshire and Arran (50 days).
Wales
32,377 patient pathways waiting; 36.3% for 26 weeks or more and 13.8% for over a year (July 2026). Wales doesn't publish a median wait.
Northern Ireland
6,367 people waiting for treatment (quarter ending 30 June 2026). Median wait so far by trust: Northern 4 wk, Belfast 11 wk, Western 14 wk, Southern 22 wk, South Eastern 28 wk, Regional day procedure centres 42 wk (worked out from published week bands, so approximate).
Common questions
How long is the NHS wait for prostate surgery (TURP)?
In England, half of the 368,963 people currently waiting for urology treatment had been waiting 12 wks or less so far, and 64.7% within 18 weeks (July 2026; the NHS standard is 92%). It varies a lot by hospital: the shortest median above is 4 wk. The NHS publishes waits by specialty, not by individual operation, so this is the wait for the specialty that treats it.
How much does prostate surgery (TURP) cost privately in the UK?
Typically £8,000–£11,500 as a self-pay patient. This is a FairWait estimate from published price lists — prices vary by hospital and consultant, so ask for a written quote. On the NHS it's free.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
In England you have the legal right to choose where you're referred for most planned hospital treatment, including private hospitals that treat NHS patients, at no cost. Ask your GP, or see the NHS guide to choosing a hospital.
Sources: NHS England — Referral to Treatment waiting times (July 2026) · Public Health Scotland · Welsh Government (StatsWales) · Department of Health (NI). Private prices are FairWait estimates. All data sources.