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Prices: TURP vs. PVP

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Derry - 25 Nov 2006 09:14 GMT
Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?

I am anticipating problems in getting the NHS to pay for a repeat PVP
when my local urologist wants to do a TURP.

Has anyone gone down this road? I really cannot afford to go private
and don't consider it is my fault that I need a second op.

Derry
Derek F - 25 Nov 2006 12:47 GMT
> Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?
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The NHS accountants in their wisdom will say that a TURP is cheaper. They
will not factor in the difference between day surgery and several days in
hospital nor your time off work after a TURP.
Derek.
Derry - 25 Nov 2006 20:54 GMT
>> Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?
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>hospital nor your time off work after a TURP.
>Derek.

I think I've seen prices for PVP at around £4,500 privately but
haven't any idea about a TURP -- would anyone want one privately??

Derry
Derek F - 26 Nov 2006 01:08 GMT
>>> Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?
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> Derry
Some people even have TUMP.
Derek.
newsgroups - 26 Nov 2006 02:48 GMT
hello derry
i have just paid just over £4000 for pvp in hampshire uk
this was private at a hampshire clinic.
hugh
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Derek F - 26 Nov 2006 13:46 GMT
> Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?
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Murrayfield BUPA Hospital web site in Edinburgh,   Prostate Surgery (TURP)
from £3,700 to £4650.
Derek.
Derry - 27 Nov 2006 09:20 GMT
>> Does anyone know the comparable costs between a TURP and PVP?
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>from £3,700 to £4650.
>Derek.

That is very interesting. That would seem to indicate that there is
not much difference in the cost to the hospital, either. Bang goes the
argument that a TURP is cheaper. Or does it? I suppose they would
argue that an operation done "in house" is cheaper to the hospital
than contracting out? Still, it is a point to make. Thanks for the
information.

Derry
 
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