Motion · S5M-23722 · 16 Dec 2020
NHS Fife Pioneers New Prostate Procedure
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline being the first in Scotland to use the innovative prostate procedure, Rezum, which uses steam rather than traditional treatment methods, including medication, that are not always effective, often have side-effects and can lead to hospital stays; notes that it takes around 20 minutes to complete, allowing people to return home on the same day; understands that this is the latest urological innovation to be pioneered by NHS Fife, following the implementation of the Urolift procedure in 2018; is enthused that, by allowing faster treatment, Rezum will help reduce waiting times; congratulates the surgeon who carried out the initial procedure, Feras Al Jaafari, and commends Queen Margaret Hospital and NHS Fife for their sterling work in this very necessary field.
Supporters (11)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Dec 2020
- Peter Chapman 16 Dec 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Dec 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Dec 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 16 Dec 2020
- Edward Mountain 16 Dec 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Dec 2020
- Bill Kidd 17 Dec 2020
- Annie Wells 17 Dec 2020
- Maureen Watt 19 Feb 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.