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Patient characteristics, plaque location, treatment strategies and surgical outcomes were analysed using REDCap and Excel.\nRESULTS. Among 124 referred cases, 101 met the inclusion criteria. After evaluation by a urology specialist, 44 (43.5%) were referred for surgical treatment; 29 (28.7%) were managed surgically in the public sector. Bilateral plaques were more often treated conservatively. Only 14.8% were referred for private sector treatment.\nCONCLUSIONS. GPs effectively triage PD cases for specialist care. Most patients were treated within the public sector despite capacity constraints. While the treatment guarantee may challenge healthcare sustainability, current referral patterns remain balanced.\nFUNDING. None.\nTRIAL REGISTRATION. Not applicable. 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