Enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), affects men as they age. An enlarged prostate can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms and impact the quality of life. In this guide, we will explore the cost of enlarged prostate treatment in Singapore.
Cost Of Enlarged Prostate Screening In Singapore
People who are aged 50 years and above, obese or eat a high-fat diet, and have a family history of prostate cancer, should consider regular prostate health screening for enlarged prostate as well as for prostate cancer. The estimated price for prostate screening package in Singapore (comprising an urologist consultation, ultrasound examination, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, and an uroflowmetry test), may cost around S$300-S$400 in private healthcare.
Cost Of Enlarged Prostate Treatment In Singapore
If you experience symptoms of enlarged prostate such as frequent urination, weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, or incomplete bladder emptying, you should consider seeing an urologist to investigate the symptoms and to get treatment if necessary. Treatment and management of enlarged prostate depends on the severity of symptoms and the size of the prostate. Options include:
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Convective Water Vapour Thermal Therapy: This treatment is aimed at improving urine flow. Using steam injections, targeted prostate cells are killed. This reduces the size of the prostate and alleviates the symptoms of BPH.
- Prostatic Urethral Lift: Small implants are placed in the body to hold the enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra. This opens up the urethra and urine flow is improved.
- Surgical Options
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): This is the most common and effective surgical treatment for enlarged prostate, in particular, when they are large and highly obstructing prostates. This treatment involves the surgical removal of part of the prostate, thereby relieving the blockage of the urethra.
- Laser Therapy: This treatment uses laser to remove excess prostate tissue.
- Simple Prostatectomy: This is a surgical procedure used to treat prostates that are severely enlarged, and when other treatments are unsuitable or have already been tried without success. This treatment involves surgically removing the inside part of the prostate gland.
According to MOH’s historical fee benchmarks (assessed 21 Nov 24), the average costs of enlarged prostate treatment in Singapore by minimally invasive surgery (TOSP Code: SH832P) are:
| Setting | Ward Type | Typical Bill | Typical Bill Range | Typical Bill Items | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Fee | Implant Fee1 | Other Fee2 | ||||
| Public Hospitals | Day Surgery (Subsidised) | $5,496 | $3,232 – $6,312 | $1,855 | Not Available | $2,425 |
| Day Surgery (Unsubsidised) | $8,847 | $7,952 – $9,953 | $3,282 | Not Available | $5,551 | |
| Private Hospitals | Day Surgery | $13,495 | $12,056 – $15,919 | $11,777 | Not Available | $1,398 |
| 1 Fee for the medical device(s)/ implants placed inside the body. Applicable only if your procedure requires an implant. 2 Includes ward charges, doctor’s daily attendance and consultation fee, consumables, medication, tests, accident & emergency charges etc., where applicable. Note: Figures shown are based on the median fee, i.e., what 50% of patients are charged below. They provide an estimate and may not add up. | ||||||
The MOH recommended benchmark fees are:
| Type of Fees | Fee Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Fees | ||
| Surgeon Fee1 | $3,706 – $4,905 w/GST ($3,400 – $4,500 w/o GST) | |
| Anaesthetist Fee | Not Available | |
| Inpatient Doctors’ Attendance Fees2 | $230 – $450 w/GST per day ($210 – $420 w/o GST per day) | |
| Hospital Fees | Hospital Fees | Not Available |
| 1 Higher end of surgeon fees may be associated with more complex cases. 2 Fee range is for office hours only and does not include the costs of medications, injections, operations, special procedures, investigations (e.g., radiological and laboratory tests). | ||
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This article is informative only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice.