§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the 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 and lens implant, (j) knee replacement, (k) heart transplant, (l) heart/lung transplant and (m) surgery for an enlarged prostate.
§ 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, knee replacement, heart/lung transplant and surgery for an enlarged prostate.
NHS procedure Estimated average cost in £s (1991–92 prices) Total hip replacement 3,810 Coronary artery bypass grafting 5,870 Heart valve replacement 8,800 Inguinal hernia 1,140 Hysterectomy 2,050 Tonsillectomy 590 Cataract extraction 1,230 Heart transplant 26,400