I need to know the number of open prostatectomies performed in the
United States. I am interested in the following procedures:

Transureth Prostatectomy
Suprapubic Prostatectomy
Retropubic Prostatectomy
Perineal Prostatectomy

Thank you!

Hello again Lauren0125,

2003 National statistics
ICD-9-CM all-listed procedure code and name  Total number of discharges

60.21  Transureth Prostatectomy
Total number of discharges: 2,198
	
60.29	Oth Transureth Prostatec	
Total number of discharges: 104,655

60.3	Suprapubic Prostatectomy	
Total number of discharges: 3,247

60.4	Retropubic Prostatectomy	
Total number of discharges: 2,859

60.5	Radical Prostatectomy	
Total number of discharges: 59,411

60.61	Los Excis Prostatic Les	
Total number of discharges: 550

60.62	Perineal Prostatectomy	
Total number of discharges: 1,419

60.69	Prostatectomy Nec 	
Total number of discharges: 472

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Instructions

Go to: http://hcup.ahrq.gov/HCUPnet.asp
Select: National and Regional Statistics from the NIS
Select: Researcher, medical professional
Select: Statistics on specific diagnoses or procedures
Select: 2003
Select: Specific procedures by ICD-9-CM?
Select: Principal procedure
Enter where it says ?If you know the code?  60 
Choose ?Each Code Separately?.
Press Next
Choose ?number of discharges
Press Next
Choose?All patients in all hospitals?
Press Next
Scroll down for results
Repeat the above  for other years of your interest.
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Search criteria: 

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I hope this helps!

Best regards,
Bobbie7

As always -- great information!!

Thank you very much for the five stars and generous tip!
Bobbie7