Aquablation robotic therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia

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 are more prone to prostate enlargement because they are overweight or have an underlying medical condition such as diabetes. Some people may not identify as men but have a prostate. Sex, age, disability and gender reassignment are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.