How much does it cost to have surgery on the prostate?

Prostate surgery generally costs between 5,000 and 50,000 yuan, and the specific fee may depend on factors such as the type of disease, the surgical method used, the anesthesia approach, and the postoperative recovery period.

The costs of prostate surgery vary significantly depending on the specific procedure performed. Transurethral resection of the prostate is currently the standard procedure for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, with costs typically ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 yuan. This procedure is minimally invasive and results in a quick recovery, with hospital stays generally lasting 3 to 5 days. Radical prostatectomy requires laparoscopic or robotic-assisted techniques and costs approximately 30,000 to 50,000 yuan. The procedure includes preoperative examinations, surgical consumables, and postoperative pathological testing. Emergency surgeries such as those for acute urinary retention may incur additional costs, amounting to approximately 2,000 to 5,000 yuan. In first-tier cities, the costs at top-tier hospitals may be 5,000 to 10,000 yuan higher due to their superior equipment and technology. The reimbursement rates for medical insurance vary depending on the type of coverage. For employee medical insurance, the reimbursement rate typically ranges from 60% to 80%, while for urban and rural residents' medical insurance, it is around 50% to 70%.

After the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that the urinary catheter remains unobstructed for 1 to 3 days. Avoid strenuous exercise for two weeks, and follow the doctor’s instructions to regularly monitor prostate-specific antigen levels. In daily life, it is advisable to reduce the intake of spicy and stimulating foods. Drink 1500–2000 milliliters of water per day, and people who sit for long periods should get up and move around for 5 minutes every hour. If there is an increase in hematuria or the onset of fever, it is necessary to return to the hospital for examination promptly.