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

  150 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction".

• Adenoid removal

  121 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Adenoidectomy".

• Anal fissure repair

  132 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Anal fissure - repair of".

• Aortic aneurysm repair

  47 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement".

• Armpit lymph node removal

  77 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Axillary node dissection".

• Bartholin's abscess drainage

  80 public hospitals report it.

• Bartholin's cyst - removal of

  51 public hospitals report it.

• Bladder leakage surgery

  52 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Stress incontinence surgery".

• Bladder neck incision

  66 public hospitals report it.

• Bladder removal

  86 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cystectomy".

• Bladder scope (cystoscopy)

  156 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cystoscopy".

• Bone realignment surgery

  128 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Osteotomy".

• Bony lump removal

  69 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Exostosis - excision of".

• Brain surgery through the skull (craniotomy)

  36 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Craniotomy".

• Branchial apparatus remnant - removal of

  24 public hospitals report it.

• Breast implant removal

  101 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Breast prosthesis - removal of".

• Breast lump removal

  147 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy".

• Breast reconstruction

  79 public hospitals report it.

• Breast reduction

  88 public hospitals report it.

• Breast removal

  126 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Mastectomy".

• Bunion surgery

  102 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of".

• Carotid artery plaque removal

  49 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Carotid endarterectomy".

• Carpal tunnel surgery

  204 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Carpal tunnel release".

• 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

  14 public hospitals report it.

• Cervix cone biopsy

  100 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cone biopsy".

• Chalazion - excision of

  23 public hospitals report it.

• Chiari malformation decompression

  10 public hospitals report it.

• Circumcision

  181 public hospitals report it.

• Cleft lip and palate repair

  35 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cleft lip and palate - repair of".

• Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for

  15 public hospitals report it.

• Congenital pulmonary lesion - removal of

  2 public hospitals report it.

• Cornea transplant

  27 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Corneal graft".

• Cranioplasty

  31 public hospitals report it.

• Curettage and evacuation of uterus

  149 public hospitals report it.

• Dacryocystorhinostomy

  51 public hospitals report it.

• Dermoid cyst - removal of

  64 public hospitals report it.

• Deviated septum surgery

  120 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Septoplasty".

• Dialysis access surgery

  118 public hospitals report it.

• Diathermy of wart/s

  54 public hospitals report it.

• Dilatation and curettage

  175 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage".

• Droopy eyelid repair

  71 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ptosis - repair of".

• Dupuytren's contracture surgery

  154 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Dupytren's contracture release".

• Eardrum drainage

  129 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Myringotomy".

• Eardrum repair

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty".

• Epididymal cyst - removal of

  128 public hospitals report it.

• Ethmoidectomy

  20 public hospitals report it.

• Examination of eye under anaesthesia

  44 public hospitals report it.

• Excess eyelid skin removal

  81 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Blepharoplasty".

• Female sterilisation

  140 public hospitals report it.

• Femoro-popliteal bypass graft

  44 public hospitals report it.

• Gallbladder removal

  199 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic)".

• Ganglion cyst removal

  170 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ganglion - excision of".

• Glaucoma drainage surgery

  55 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Trabeculectomy".

• Grommets

  107 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of".

• Haemorrhoid surgery

  204 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Haemorrhoidectomy".

• Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of

  76 public hospitals report it.

• Heart bypass surgery

  27 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Coronary artery bypass grafting".

• Heart valve replacement

  29 public hospitals report it.

• Hernia repair

  221 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Herniorrhaphy".

• Hiatus hernia repair

  88 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia".

• Hip replacement

  134 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Total hip replacement".

• Hydrocele surgery

  168 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hydrocele - repair of".

• Hypospadias - repair of

  33 public hospitals report it.

• Hysterectomy

  164 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)".

• Inguinal hernia repair

  217 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy".

• Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt

  34 public hospitals report it.

• Joint fusion surgery

  122 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthrodesis".

• Joint replacement revision

  102 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthroplasty - revision of".

• Keyhole belly surgery (laparoscopy)

  196 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Laparoscopy".

• Keyhole joint surgery

  177 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Arthroscopy".

• Keyhole sinus surgery

  98 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Functional endoscopic sinus surgery".

• Kidney drainage blockage repair

  66 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction".

• Kidney drainage stent insertion

  89 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ureteric stent - insertion of".

• Kidney removal

  78 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nephrectomy".

• Knee replacement

  134 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Total knee replacement".

• Large bowel surgery (colectomy)

  121 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection".

• Laryngectomy

  29 public hospitals report it.

• Limb amputation

  76 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Amputation of limb".

• 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

  47 public hospitals report it.

• Lymphangioma - surgery for

  9 public hospitals report it.

• Major neck lymph node surgery

  44 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Radical neck dissection".

• Mastoid surgery behind the ear

  74 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Mastoidectomy".

• Meatoplasty

  39 public hospitals report it.

• Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy

  59 public hospitals report it.

• Muscle or tendon length - change of

  72 public hospitals report it.

• Myomectomy

  78 public hospitals report it.

• Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets)

  76 public hospitals report it.

• Nasal cautery

  41 public hospitals report it.

• Nasal polypectomy

  45 public hospitals report it.

• Neck disc removal and fusion

  26 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Cervical discectomy and fusion".

• Neonatal surgery

  2 public hospitals report it.

• Nerve decompression of spinal cord

  5 public hospitals report it.

• Nose and throat scope

  53 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nasendoscopy".

• Out-turned eyelid repair

  100 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ectropion - correction of".

• Outer knee nerve release

  31 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Common peroneal nerve release".

• Ovary and fallopian tube surgery

  160 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy".

• Parathyroid gland removal

  96 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Parathyroidectomy".

• Pectus surgery

  13 public hospitals report it.

• Pedicle screw fusion

  9 public hospitals report it.

• Pharyngoplasty

  14 public hospitals report it.

• Pharynx - excision of

  9 public hospitals report it.

• Pleurodesis

  28 public hospitals report it.

• Posterior fossa decompression

  9 public hospitals report it.

• Probing of naso-lacrimal duct

  32 public hospitals report it.

• Prolapse repair

  146 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior".

• Prostate biopsy

  112 public hospitals report it.

• Prostate surgery

  117 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)".

• Pterygium (eye growth) removal

  103 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pterygium - excision of".

• Pyogenic granuloma - removal of

  19 public hospitals report it.

• Reflux surgery

  88 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Fundoplication".

• Removal of intracranial lesion

  18 public hospitals report it.

• Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft

  10 public hospitals report it.

• Retina surgery

  46 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)".

• Rhinoplasty

  70 public hospitals report it.

• Rotator cuff repair

  127 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Rotator cuff - repair of".

• Salivary gland removal

  98 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of".

• Scar revision

  116 public hospitals report it.

• Shock wave stone treatment

  84 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Lithotripsy".

• Shoulder decompression surgery

  106 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression".

• Shoulder joint replacement

  125 public hospitals report it.

• Shoulder reconstruction

  98 public hospitals report it.

• Skin lesion removal

  235 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Skin lesion - excision of".

• Spinal bone removal (laminectomy)

  34 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Laminectomy".

• Spinal disc removal

  42 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Discectomy".

• Squint surgery

  59 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)".

• Stapedectomy

  38 public hospitals report it.

• Sub-mucosal resection

  24 public hospitals report it.

• Tailbone cyst surgery

  143 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Pilonidal sinus surgery".

• Tendon release

  125 public hospitals report it.

• Tenotomy of hip

  17 public hospitals report it.

• Testicle removal

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Orchidectomy".

• Thyroglossal remnant - removal of

  58 public hospitals report it.

• Thyroid gland removal

  115 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy".

• Toenail surgery

  192 public hospitals report it.

• Tongue-tie or lip-tie surgery

  74 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery".

• Tonsillectomy

  133 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy)".

• Torn knee cartilage removal

  90 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Meniscectomy".

• Trapped nerve release (other nerves)

  79 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Nerve decompression".

• Trigger finger release

  161 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Trigger finger/thumb release".

• Turbinate surgery (inside the nose)

  91 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Turbinectomy".

• Undescended testicle surgery

  85 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Orchidopexy".

• Unhealed fracture repair

  106 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Fracture non-union - treatment of".

• Untethering of spinal cord

  10 public hospitals report it.

• Ureter reconnection surgery

  32 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Ureteric - reimplantation".

• Urinary stone removal

  72 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Stone/s urinary tract - removal of".

• Urine passage widening

  71 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Urethra - dilatation of".

• Varicose vein surgery

  101 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Varicose veins treatment".

• Voice box scope surgery

  76 public hospitals report it. The source publishes it as "Microlaryngoscopy".

• Womb lining removal (endometrial ablation)

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

How these figures are put together