Written question asked by Lord Browne of Belmont (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 28 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medical Treatments
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government how many NHS hospitals in England currently offer aquablation therapy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Answer
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Aquablation is one of a number of treatments available for 'bladder outlet obstruction', and it is for the medical professional in each case to decide whether that is an appropriate option to offer. There is no national work that mandates aquablation or assesses current levels of provision.
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- HL3300
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Medical treatments Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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- Yes
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- 2026-09-28 16:21:18 +0100
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