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title: "Western Hospital [Footscray] surgery waiting times"
description: "Planned surgery waiting times and waiting list at Western Hospital [Footscray], a public hospital in the Footscray area of Victoria, for 2024–25."
url: "https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/"
---

# Western Hospital \[Footscray\] surgery waiting times

In 2024–25, this public hospital in the Footscray area of Victoria published median waits from **11 days** for large bowel surgery (colectomy) to **787 days** for eardrum repair.

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

Western Hospital \[Footscray\] is a public hospital in the Footscray area of Victoria. It is part of [Western Health](https://surgerywaits.au/health-service/western-health/). It reported 81 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 40 surgery types were last reported in an earlier period; they are listed below, with the period the source last carried them.

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## 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 Western Hospital \[Footscray\], 2024–25. Every figure was released on 2026-05-28.

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/colectomy-anterior-resection-large-bowel-resection/) | 11 days | 96 surgeries | 3.1% |
| [Amputation of limb](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/amputation-of-limb/) | 13 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| [Carotid endarterectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/carotid-endarterectomy/) | 17 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| [Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/lobectomy-wedge-resection-pneumonectomy/) | 17 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| [Stone/s urinary tract - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/stone-s-urinary-tract-removal-of/) | 17 days | 182 surgeries | 3.3% |
| [Shoulder joint replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/shoulder-joint-replacement/) | 18 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| [Cystoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/cystoscopy/) | 19 days | 196 surgeries | 3.1% |
| [Dialysis access surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/dialysis-access-surgery/) | 20 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| [Nephrectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/nephrectomy/) | 22 days | 60 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Skin lesion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/skin-lesion-removal/) | 22 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| [Microlaryngoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/microlaryngoscopy/) | 25 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| [Cervical discectomy and fusion](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/cervical-discectomy-and-fusion/) | 34 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Laparoscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/laparoscopy/) | 36 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| [Haemorrhoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/haemorrhoid-surgery/) | 41 days | 52 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/prostate-surgery/) | 41 days | 159 surgeries | 12.6% |
| [Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/gallbladder-removal/) | 50 days | 104 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Femoro-popliteal bypass graft](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/femoro-popliteal-bypass-graft/) | 59 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Arthroscopy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/arthroscopy/) | 60 days | 30 surgeries | not published |
| [Laminectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/laminectomy/) | 70 days | 34 surgeries | not published |
| [Herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/hernia-repair/) | 83 days | 40 surgeries | not published |
| [Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/inguinal-hernia-repair/) | 90 days | 62 surgeries | 0.0% |
| [Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/parotidectomy-submandibular-gland-excision-of/) | 92 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| [Carpal tunnel release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/carpal-tunnel-surgery/) | 93 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| [Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/thyroidectomy-hemi-thyroidectomy/) | 109 days | 128 surgeries | 1.6% |
| [Parathyroidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/parathyroidectomy/) | 117 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| [Circumcision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/circumcision/) | 119 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| [Total hip replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/hip-replacement/) | 144 days | 47 surgeries | not published |
| [Fundoplication](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/fundoplication/) | 206 days | 22 surgeries | not published |
| [Total knee replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/knee-replacement/) | 278 days | 54 surgeries | 37.0% |
| [Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/eardrum-repair/) | 787 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| [Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/abdominal-or-thoracic-aortic-aneurysm-repair-replacement/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/acromioplasty-arthroscopy-shoulder-sub-acromial-decompression/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Adenoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/adenoidectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Anal fissure - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/anal-fissure-repair-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/acl-reconstruction/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Arthrodesis](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/arthrodesis/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Arthroplasty - revision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/arthroplasty-revision-of/) | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| [Axillary node dissection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/axillary-node-dissection/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Bladder neck incision](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/bladder-neck-incision/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/breast-lump-removal/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/bunion-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/cataract-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Cystectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/cystectomy/) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| [Dermoid cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/dermoid-cyst-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Diathermy of wart/s](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/diathermy-of-wart-s/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Discectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/discectomy/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Epididymal cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/epididymal-cyst-removal-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Functional endoscopic sinus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/functional-endoscopic-sinus-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ganglion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/ganglion-excision-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/hammer-claw-mallet-toe-correction-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Hydrocele - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/hydrocele-repair-of/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/hysterectomy/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Laryngectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/laryngectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/lingual-or-maxillary-frenulum-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Lithotripsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/lithotripsy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Mastectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/mastectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Mastoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/mastoidectomy/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Meniscectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/meniscectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/muscle-biopsy-temporal-artery-biopsy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Myomectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/myomectomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Nerve decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/nerve-decompression/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Orchidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/orchidectomy/) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| [Orchidopexy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/orchidopexy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Osteotomy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/osteotomy/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pilonidal sinus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/pilonidal-sinus-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Pleurodesis](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/pleurodesis/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Prostate biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/prostate-biopsy/) | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| [Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/pyeloplasty-correction-of-ureteropelvic-junction/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Radical neck dissection](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/radical-neck-dissection/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/repair-of-obstructing-hiatus-hernia/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/replacement-of-aortic-aneurysm-with-bifurcation-graft/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Rhinoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/rhinoplasty/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Rotator cuff - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/rotator-cuff-repair/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Septoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/septoplasty/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Stress incontinence surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/stress-incontinence-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Tendon release](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/tendon-release/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Toenail surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/toenail-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/tonsillectomy/) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| [Ureteric - reimplantation](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/ureteric-reimplantation/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Ureteric stent - insertion of](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/ureteric-stent-insertion-of/) | not published | not published | not published |
| [Varicose veins treatment](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/varicose-vein-surgery/) | not published | not published | not published |

**Not reported for this period**

| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blepharoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Breast reconstruction last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Breast reduction last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of last reported 2016–17 | not reported |  |  |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for last reported 2019–20 | not reported |  |  |
| Cranioplasty last reported 2018–19 | not reported |  |  |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus last reported 2017–18 | not reported |  |  |
| Dupytren's contracture release last reported 2018–19 | not reported |  |  |
| Ectropion - correction of last reported 2016–17 | not reported |  |  |
| Ethmoidectomy last reported 2017–18 | not reported |  |  |
| Exostosis - excision of last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Meatoplasty last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Myringotomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) last reported 2016–17 | not reported |  |  |
| Nasal cautery last reported 2017–18 | not reported |  |  |
| Nasal polypectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Nasendoscopy last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Pectus surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Pharyngoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Pharynx - excision of last reported 2018–19 | not reported |  |  |
| Posterior fossa decompression last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Scar revision last reported 2021–22 | not reported |  |  |
| Shoulder reconstruction last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Stapedectomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Tenotomy of hip last reported 2019–20 | not reported |  |  |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Trigger finger/thumb release last reported 2022–23 | not reported |  |  |
| Turbinectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Urethra - dilatation of last reported 2020–21 | not reported |  |  |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior last reported 2023–24 | not reported |  |  |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) last reported 2017–18 | 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 Western Hospital \[Footscray\] by urgency category, 2024–25.

| Urgency category | Median wait | Treated within the recommended time | Surgeries |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-1/vic/) | 11 days | 100% | 1570 surgeries |
| [Semi-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-2/vic/) | 80 days | 54% | 1270 surgeries |
| [Non-urgent](https://surgerywaits.au/urgency/category-3/vic/) | 204 days | 76% | 212 surgeries |

**Cite this page**

> In 2024–25, Western Hospital \[Footscray\] published median planned-surgery waits from 11 days for large bowel surgery (colectomy) to 787 days for eardrum repair (AIHW MyHospitals, released 28 May 2026).

### Copy-ready citation

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Surgery Waits, "Western Hospital [Footscray] waiting list", 2024–25 data released 28 May 2026, https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/, accessed 28 May 2026.
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Attribution: Surgery Waits ([https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/](https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/western-hospital-footscray/)), 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 Victoria](https://surgerywaits.au/state/vic/) · [All hospitals](https://surgerywaits.au/hospitals/)

## Before you use these figures

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Waiting-time figures: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare MyHospitals, licensed under [CC BY 3.0 AU](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/). Quarterly state figures: Queensland Health. Suburb and locality data: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Both licensed under [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Surgery Waits is not connected with any of these organisations.

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