PLASMA system with button electrode for electrovaporisation of the prostate

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others.

The following equality issues were identified during the development of this briefing: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is most common in people aged over 50. Some people may not identify as men but have a prostate. Sex, age and gender reassignment are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.