§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the estimated average cost of NHS procedures for(a) total hip replacement, (b) total knee replacement, (c) coronary artery bypass grafting, (d) mitral/aortic valve replacement, (e) hernia repair, (f) stripping of varicose veins, (g) hysterectomy, (h) tonsillectomy, (i) cataract extraction/lens implant, (j) kidney transplant, (k) heart transplant and (l) heart/lung transplant.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information available is shown in the table. All estimates of average cost are at 1991–92 prices and inclusive of an allowance for capital charges. Estimates are not available for total knee replacement, stripping of varicose veins, and heart/lung transplant procedures.
NHS procedure Estimated average cost (£-1991–92 prices) Hip Replacement 3,810 Coronary Artery by-pass graph 5,870 Heart Valve Replacement 8,800 Inguinal Hernia 1,140 Hysterectomy 2,050 Tonsillectomy 590 Cataract Extraction 1,230 Kidney Transplant 13,050 Heart Transplant 26,400