---
title: "Planned surgery waiting times by surgery"
description: "Every planned-surgery type in the national public-hospital waiting-time collection, with the number of hospitals that report it."
url: "https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/"
---

# Planned surgery waiting times by surgery

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

These are the planned-surgery types the national collection publishes. Pick one to see the national picture, the state-by-state comparison and the hospitals that publish a waiting time for it.

- ## [ACL reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/acl-reconstruction/)

  150 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction".
- ## [Adenoid removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/adenoidectomy/)

  121 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Adenoidectomy".
- ## [Anal fissure repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/anal-fissure-repair-of/)

  132 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Anal fissure - repair of".
- ## [Aortic aneurysm repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/abdominal-or-thoracic-aortic-aneurysm-repair-replacement/)

  47 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement".
- ## [Armpit lymph node removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/axillary-node-dissection/)

  77 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Axillary node dissection".
- ## [Bartholin's abscess drainage](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/bartholins-abscess-drainage/)

  80 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Bartholin's cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/bartholins-cyst-removal-of/)

  51 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Bladder leakage surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/stress-incontinence-surgery/)

  52 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Stress incontinence surgery".
- ## [Bladder neck incision](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/bladder-neck-incision/)

  66 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Bladder removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cystectomy/)

  86 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cystectomy".
- ## [Bladder scope (cystoscopy)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cystoscopy/)

  156 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cystoscopy".
- ## [Bone realignment surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/osteotomy/)

  128 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Osteotomy".
- ## [Bony lump removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/exostosis-excision-of/)

  69 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Exostosis - excision of".
- ## [Brain surgery through the skull (craniotomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/craniotomy/)

  36 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Craniotomy".
- ## [Branchial apparatus remnant - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/branchial-apparatus-remnant-removal-of/)

  24 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Breast implant removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/breast-prosthesis-removal-of/)

  101 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Breast prosthesis - removal of".
- ## [Breast lump removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/breast-lump-removal/)

  147 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy".
- ## [Breast reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/breast-reconstruction/)

  79 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Breast reduction](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/breast-reduction/)

  88 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Breast removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/mastectomy/)

  126 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Mastectomy".
- ## [Bunion surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/bunion-surgery/)

  102 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of".
- ## [Carotid artery plaque removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/carotid-endarterectomy/)

  49 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Carotid endarterectomy".
- ## [Carpal tunnel surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/carpal-tunnel-surgery/)

  204 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Carpal tunnel release".
- ## [Cataract surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cataract-surgery/)

  143 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion)".
- ## [Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cerebral-haematoma-evacuation-of/)

  14 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Cervix cone biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cone-biopsy/)

  100 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cone biopsy".
- ## [Chalazion - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/chalazion-excision-of/)

  23 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Chiari malformation decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/chiari-malformation-decompression/)

  10 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Circumcision](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/circumcision/)

  181 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Cleft lip and palate repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cleft-lip-and-palate-repair-of/)

  35 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cleft lip and palate - repair of".
- ## [Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/congenital-cardiac-defect-s-procedure-for/)

  15 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Congenital pulmonary lesion - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/congenital-pulmonary-lesion-removal-of/)

  2 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Cornea transplant](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/corneal-graft/)

  27 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Corneal graft".
- ## [Cranioplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cranioplasty/)

  31 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Curettage and evacuation of uterus](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/curettage-and-evacuation-of-uterus/)

  149 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Dacryocystorhinostomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/dacryocystorhinostomy/)

  51 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Dermoid cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/dermoid-cyst-removal-of/)

  64 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Deviated septum surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/septoplasty/)

  120 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Septoplasty".
- ## [Dialysis access surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/dialysis-access-surgery/)

  118 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Diathermy of wart/s](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/diathermy-of-wart-s/)

  54 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Dilatation and curettage](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/dilatation-and-curettage/)

  175 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage".
- ## [Droopy eyelid repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ptosis-repair-of/)

  71 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ptosis - repair of".
- ## [Dupuytren's contracture surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/dupuytrens-contracture-surgery/)

  154 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Dupytren's contracture release".
- ## [Eardrum drainage](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/myringotomy/)

  129 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Myringotomy".
- ## [Eardrum repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/eardrum-repair/)

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty".
- ## [Epididymal cyst - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/epididymal-cyst-removal-of/)

  128 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Ethmoidectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ethmoidectomy/)

  20 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Examination of eye under anaesthesia](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/examination-of-eye-under-anaesthesia/)

  44 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Excess eyelid skin removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/blepharoplasty/)

  81 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Blepharoplasty".
- ## [Female sterilisation](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/female-sterilisation/)

  140 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Femoro-popliteal bypass graft](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/femoro-popliteal-bypass-graft/)

  44 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Gallbladder removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/gallbladder-removal/)

  199 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)".
- ## [Ganglion cyst removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ganglion-excision-of/)

  170 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ganglion - excision of".
- ## [Glaucoma drainage surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/trabeculectomy/)

  55 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Trabeculectomy".
- ## [Grommets](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/grommets/)

  107 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of".
- ## [Haemorrhoid surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/haemorrhoid-surgery/)

  204 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Haemorrhoidectomy".
- ## [Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hammer-claw-mallet-toe-correction-of/)

  76 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Heart bypass surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/coronary-artery-bypass-grafting/)

  27 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Coronary artery bypass grafting".
- ## [Heart valve replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/heart-valve-replacement/)

  29 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Hernia repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hernia-repair/)

  221 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Herniorrhaphy".
- ## [Hiatus hernia repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/repair-of-obstructing-hiatus-hernia/)

  88 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia".
- ## [Hip replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hip-replacement/)

  134 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Total hip replacement".
- ## [Hydrocele surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hydrocele-repair-of/)

  168 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hydrocele - repair of".
- ## [Hypospadias - repair of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hypospadias-repair-of/)

  33 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Hysterectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/hysterectomy/)

  164 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)".
- ## [Inguinal hernia repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/inguinal-hernia-repair/)

  217 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy".
- ## [Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/insertion-of-ventricular-peritoneal-shunt/)

  34 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Joint fusion surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/arthrodesis/)

  122 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthrodesis".
- ## [Joint replacement revision](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/arthroplasty-revision-of/)

  102 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthroplasty - revision of".
- ## [Keyhole belly surgery (laparoscopy)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/laparoscopy/)

  196 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Laparoscopy".
- ## [Keyhole joint surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/arthroscopy/)

  177 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthroscopy".
- ## [Keyhole sinus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/functional-endoscopic-sinus-surgery/)

  98 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Functional endoscopic sinus surgery".
- ## [Kidney drainage blockage repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pyeloplasty-correction-of-ureteropelvic-junction/)

  66 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction".
- ## [Kidney drainage stent insertion](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ureteric-stent-insertion-of/)

  89 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ureteric stent - insertion of".
- ## [Kidney removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nephrectomy/)

  78 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nephrectomy".
- ## [Knee replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/knee-replacement/)

  134 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Total knee replacement".
- ## [Large bowel surgery (colectomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/colectomy-anterior-resection-large-bowel-resection/)

  121 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection".
- ## [Laryngectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/laryngectomy/)

  29 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Limb amputation](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/amputation-of-limb/)

  76 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Amputation of limb".
- ## [LLETZ procedure](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/lletz-procedure/)

  168 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)".
- ## [Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/lobectomy-wedge-resection-pneumonectomy/)

  47 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Lymphangioma - surgery for](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/lymphangioma-surgery-for/)

  9 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Major neck lymph node surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/radical-neck-dissection/)

  44 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Radical neck dissection".
- ## [Mastoid surgery behind the ear](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/mastoidectomy/)

  74 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Mastoidectomy".
- ## [Meatoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/meatoplasty/)

  39 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/muscle-biopsy-temporal-artery-biopsy/)

  59 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Muscle or tendon length - change of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/muscle-or-tendon-length-change-of/)

  72 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Myomectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/myomectomy/)

  78 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/myringotomy-without-insertion-of-grommets/)

  76 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Nasal cautery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nasal-cautery/)

  41 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Nasal polypectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nasal-polypectomy/)

  45 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Neck disc removal and fusion](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/cervical-discectomy-and-fusion/)

  26 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cervical discectomy and fusion".
- ## [Neonatal surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/neonatal-surgery/)

  2 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Nerve decompression of spinal cord](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nerve-decompression-of-spinal-cord/)

  5 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Nose and throat scope](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nasendoscopy/)

  53 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nasendoscopy".
- ## [Out-turned eyelid repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ectropion-correction-of/)

  100 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ectropion - correction of".
- ## [Outer knee nerve release](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/common-peroneal-nerve-release/)

  31 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Common peroneal nerve release".
- ## [Ovary and fallopian tube surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/salpingo-oophorectomy-oophorectomy-ovarian-cystectomy/)

  160 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy".
- ## [Parathyroid gland removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/parathyroidectomy/)

  96 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Parathyroidectomy".
- ## [Pectus surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pectus-surgery/)

  13 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Pedicle screw fusion](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pedicle-screw-fusion/)

  9 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Pharyngoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pharyngoplasty/)

  14 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Pharynx - excision of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pharynx-excision-of/)

  9 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Pleurodesis](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pleurodesis/)

  28 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Posterior fossa decompression](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/posterior-fossa-decompression/)

  9 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Probing of naso-lacrimal duct](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/probing-of-naso-lacrimal-duct/)

  32 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Prolapse repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/prolapse-repair/)

  146 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior".
- ## [Prostate biopsy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/prostate-biopsy/)

  112 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Prostate surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/prostate-surgery/)

  117 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)".
- ## [Pterygium (eye growth) removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pterygium-excision-of/)

  103 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pterygium - excision of".
- ## [Pyogenic granuloma - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pyogenic-granuloma-removal-of/)

  19 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Reflux surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/fundoplication/)

  88 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Fundoplication".
- ## [Removal of intracranial lesion](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/removal-of-intracranial-lesion/)

  18 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/replacement-of-aortic-aneurysm-with-bifurcation-graft/)

  10 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Retina surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/vitrectomy-including-buckling-cryotherapy/)

  46 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)".
- ## [Rhinoplasty](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/rhinoplasty/)

  70 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Rotator cuff repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/rotator-cuff-repair/)

  127 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Rotator cuff - repair of".
- ## [Salivary gland removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/parotidectomy-submandibular-gland-excision-of/)

  98 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of".
- ## [Scar revision](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/scar-revision/)

  116 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Shock wave stone treatment](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/lithotripsy/)

  84 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Lithotripsy".
- ## [Shoulder decompression surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/acromioplasty-arthroscopy-shoulder-sub-acromial-decompression/)

  106 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression".
- ## [Shoulder joint replacement](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/shoulder-joint-replacement/)

  125 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Shoulder reconstruction](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/shoulder-reconstruction/)

  98 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Skin lesion removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/skin-lesion-removal/)

  235 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Skin lesion - excision of".
- ## [Spinal bone removal (laminectomy)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/laminectomy/)

  34 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Laminectomy".
- ## [Spinal disc removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/discectomy/)

  42 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Discectomy".
- ## [Squint surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/squint-surgery/)

  59 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)".
- ## [Stapedectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/stapedectomy/)

  38 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Sub-mucosal resection](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/sub-mucosal-resection/)

  24 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Tailbone cyst surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/pilonidal-sinus-surgery/)

  143 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pilonidal sinus surgery".
- ## [Tendon release](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/tendon-release/)

  125 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Tenotomy of hip](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/tenotomy-of-hip/)

  17 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Testicle removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/orchidectomy/)

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Orchidectomy".
- ## [Thyroglossal remnant - removal of](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/thyroglossal-remnant-removal-of/)

  58 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Thyroid gland removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/thyroidectomy-hemi-thyroidectomy/)

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy".
- ## [Toenail surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/toenail-surgery/)

  192 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Tongue-tie or lip-tie surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/lingual-or-maxillary-frenulum-surgery/)

  74 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery".
- ## [Tonsillectomy](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/tonsillectomy/)

  133 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)".
- ## [Torn knee cartilage removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/meniscectomy/)

  90 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Meniscectomy".
- ## [Trapped nerve release (other nerves)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/nerve-decompression/)

  79 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nerve decompression".
- ## [Trigger finger release](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/trigger-finger-release/)

  161 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Trigger finger/thumb release".
- ## [Turbinate surgery (inside the nose)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/turbinectomy/)

  91 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Turbinectomy".
- ## [Undescended testicle surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/orchidopexy/)

  85 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Orchidopexy".
- ## [Unhealed fracture repair](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/fracture-non-union-treatment-of/)

  106 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Fracture non-union - treatment of".
- ## [Untethering of spinal cord](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/untethering-of-spinal-cord/)

  10 public hospitals report it.
- ## [Ureter reconnection surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/ureteric-reimplantation/)

  32 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ureteric - reimplantation".
- ## [Urinary stone removal](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/stone-s-urinary-tract-removal-of/)

  72 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Stone/s urinary tract - removal of".
- ## [Urine passage widening](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/urethra-dilatation-of/)

  71 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Urethra - dilatation of".
- ## [Varicose vein surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/varicose-vein-surgery/)

  101 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Varicose veins treatment".
- ## [Voice box scope surgery](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/microlaryngoscopy/)

  76 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Microlaryngoscopy".
- ## [Womb lining removal (endometrial ablation)](https://surgerywaits.au/surgery/endometrial-ablation/)

  103 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Endometrial ablation".

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