First prostate cancer biopsy procedures take place at MY Surgical Hub in Dewsbury | News

The first diagnostic procedures to detect prostate cancer have taken place in Dewsbury at MY Surgical Hub at Dewsbury and District Hospital.

The number of specialist surgical procedures taking place at the Dewsbury surgical hub is expanding quickly, and patients can now have this same day medical procedure to diagnose if they have prostate cancer.

The first surgical list for this took place on Thursday 26 March 2026, led by Mr Philip James, Consultant Urological Surgeon, and supported by a team of nurses and theatre staff.

Known as a Transperineal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy (TPPB), this surgery works by taking tissue samples through the perineum, to diagnose or rule out prostate cancer.

Kay Duxbury, Director of Operations for the Division of Surgery at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “Introducing prostate cancer biopsy procedures at MY Surgical Hub is a significant milestone for our Trust and for the communities we serve. This development means patients can now access timely, high‑quality diagnostics closer to home, reducing waiting times and helping us detect and treat prostate cancer earlier. I’m incredibly proud of our teams whose hard work and commitment have made this possible, and we look forward to continuing to expand the range of specialist services available at the hub.”

Mr Philip James, Consultant Urological Surgeon, said: “Being able to offer transperineal prostate biopsies here in Dewsbury is a major step forward for our patients. This technique allows us to diagnose prostate cancer with greater accuracy and safety, while enabling men to receive the care they need more quickly and closer to home.”

MY Surgical Hub opened in April last year when the first patients were seen in the consulting outpatient rooms. It provides additional capacity for patients in our region each year, for surgical procedures and outpatient services.

There are ten outpatient clinic rooms, four treatment rooms for small procedures, and two operating theatres for patients requiring general anaesthetic. All patients are treated as day case patients, with no need for an overnight stay.