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Analysis of functional urological surgery trends 2013–2024 in England using the HES database

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  • Martina Spazzapan

  • Rhys Evans

  • Shubhangi Mehta

  • Sachin Malde

  • Arun Sahai

  • January 14, 2026

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    Benign lower urinary tract dysfunction significantly impacts health, with high prevalence rates of BPE and urinary incontinence in both men and women.

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    Surgical management of BPE has evolved, with techniques like HoLEP and MIST gaining prominence, while TURP remains the standard for moderate-sized prostates.

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    A significant decline in tape insertion procedures for SUI was observed post-2018, with bulking agents emerging as the primary treatment option.

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    The study utilized the HES database to analyze trends in functional urological surgeries from 2013 to 2024, revealing notable changes in surgical practices.

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    Statistical analysis indicated a downtrend in overall surgical numbers, with bulking agents surpassing tape insertion in frequency by 2019.

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Analysis of functional urological surgery trends 2013–2024 in England using the HES database

  • by Martina Spazzapan, Rhys Evans, Shubhangi Mehta, Sachin Malde, Arun Sahai

  • January 14, 2026

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