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title: "Griffith Base Hospital surgery waiting times"
description: "Planned surgery waiting times and waiting list at Griffith Base Hospital, a public hospital in the Griffith area of New South Wales, for 2024–25."
url: "https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/"
---

# Griffith Base Hospital surgery waiting times

In 2024–25, this public hospital in the Griffith area of New South Wales published median waits from **2 days** for curettage and evacuation of uterus to **223 days** for female sterilisation.

Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026.

Griffith Base Hospital is a public hospital in the Griffith area of New South Wales. It is part of [Murrumbidgee](https://surgerywaits.au/health-service/murrumbidgee/). It reported 64 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 20 surgery types were last reported in an earlier period; they are listed below, with the period the source last carried them.

**[Compare this near you →](https://surgerywaits.au/)** On the compare page, pick a surgery and type your suburb to see the public hospitals within reach, ordered by their published wait. Nothing you type there is kept.

## Waiting times by surgery

Shortest median wait first. A surgery the source did not publish a figure for is listed after those, and a surgery it did not report at all this period is listed last. Neither is ranked, and neither shows an older figure in place of a current one.

Planned surgery at Griffith Base Hospital, 2024–25. Every figure was released on 2026-05-28.

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Curettage and evacuation of uterus](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/curettage-and-evacuation-of-uterus/) | 2 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| [Dialysis access surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/dialysis-access-surgery/) | 3 days | 28 surgeries | not published |
| [Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/colectomy-anterior-resection-large-bowel-resection/) | 5 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| [Lithotripsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/lithotripsy/) | 8 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| [Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/breast-lump-removal/) | 15 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| [Skin lesion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/skin-lesion-removal/) | 20 days | 126 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/thyroidectomy-hemi-thyroidectomy/) | 22 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Cystoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/cystoscopy/) | 26 days | 256 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Prostate biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/prostate-biopsy/) | 26 days | 43 surgeries | not published |
| [Urethra - dilatation of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/urethra-dilatation-of/) | 28 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| [Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/inguinal-hernia-repair/) | 39 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| [Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/dilatation-and-curettage/) | 43 days | 41 surgeries | not published |
| [Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/prostate-surgery/) | 48 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| [Carpal tunnel release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/carpal-tunnel-surgery/) | 49 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| [Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/gallbladder-removal/) | 53 days | 48 surgeries | not published |
| [Laparoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/laparoscopy/) | 53 days | 39 surgeries | not published |
| [Herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/hernia-repair/) | 59 days | 43 surgeries | not published |
| [Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/lletz-procedure/) | 59 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| [Endometrial ablation](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/endometrial-ablation/) | 71 days | 18 surgeries | not published |
| [Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/hysterectomy/) | 78 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| [Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/cataract-surgery/) | 90 days | 59 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Arthroscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/arthroscopy/) | 122 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| [Total knee replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/knee-replacement/) | 141 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| [Total hip replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/hip-replacement/) | 166 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| [Female sterilisation](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/female-sterilisation/) | 223 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Anal fissure - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/anal-fissure-repair-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/acl-reconstruction/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Axillary node dissection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/axillary-node-dissection/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bartholin's abscess drainage](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/bartholins-abscess-drainage/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bladder neck incision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/bladder-neck-incision/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Breast prosthesis - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/breast-prosthesis-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Breast reduction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/breast-reduction/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Circumcision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/circumcision/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Cone biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/cone-biopsy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Diathermy of wart/s](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/diathermy-of-wart-s/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ectropion - correction of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/ectropion-correction-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Epididymal cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/epididymal-cyst-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Fundoplication](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/fundoplication/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Ganglion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/ganglion-excision-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Haemorrhoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/haemorrhoid-surgery/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Hydrocele - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/hydrocele-repair-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Hypospadias - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/hypospadias-repair-of/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/lingual-or-maxillary-frenulum-surgery/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Mastectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/mastectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Meniscectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/meniscectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Myringotomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/myringotomy/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Nerve decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/nerve-decompression/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Orchidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/orchidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Parathyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/parathyroidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/parotidectomy-submandibular-gland-excision-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pilonidal sinus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/pilonidal-sinus-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/grommets/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/salpingo-oophorectomy-oophorectomy-ovarian-cystectomy/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Scar revision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/scar-revision/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Shoulder joint replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/shoulder-joint-replacement/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Stone/s urinary tract - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/stone-s-urinary-tract-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Stress incontinence surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/stress-incontinence-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Tendon release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/tendon-release/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Thyroglossal remnant - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/thyroglossal-remnant-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Toenail surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/toenail-surgery/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/tonsillectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Trigger finger/thumb release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/trigger-finger-release/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ureteric stent - insertion of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/ureteric-stent-insertion-of/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/prolapse-repair/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |

**Not reported for this period**

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adenoidectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Blepharoplasty last reported 2019–20 | not reported |  |  |
| Cystectomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Dupytren's contracture release last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Myomectomy last reported 2019–20 | not reported |  |  |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Nasal cautery last reported 2018–19 | not reported |  |  |
| Nasendoscopy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Orchidopexy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Osteotomy last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Pterygium - excision of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Ptosis - repair of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Radical neck dissection last reported 2016–17 | not reported |  |  |
| Rotator cuff - repair of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Varicose veins treatment last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |

## Urgency categories

Urgency figures cover all planned surgery at the hospital, not one procedure. They are never combined with the procedure figures. Your treating specialist assigns your urgency category — it is not something you choose. [What the categories mean, and how every hospital compares.](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/)

All planned surgery at Griffith Base Hospital by urgency category, 2024–25.

| Urgency category | Median wait | Treated within the recommended time | Surgeries |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-1/nsw/) | 13 days | 100% | 387 surgeries |
| [Semi-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-2/nsw/) | 48 days | 97% | 560 surgeries |
| [Non-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-3/nsw/) | 168 days | 99% | 215 surgeries |

**Cite this page**

> In 2024–25, Griffith Base Hospital published median planned-surgery waits from 2 days for curettage and evacuation of uterus to 223 days for female sterilisation (AIHW MyHospitals, released 28 May 2026).

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Surgery Waits, "Griffith Base Hospital wait times and waiting list", 2024–25 data released 28 May 2026, https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/, accessed 28 May 2026.
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Attribution: Surgery Waits ([https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/griffith-base-hospital/)), from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare MyHospitals data, CC BY 3.0 AU. Reference period 2024–25, released 28 May 2026.

## What is not here

Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.

[How these figures are put together](https://surgerywaits.au/methodology/) · [All surgery waits in New South Wales](https://surgerywaits.au/state/nsw/) · [All hospitals](https://surgerywaits.au/hospitals/)

## Before you use these figures

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