Specialty/Procedure | Wait Time (in weeks) | Explanation of procedure |
Breast Surgery |
Exchange for permanent Implant |
3 |
|
Implant exchange +/- capsulectomy |
8 |
|
Revision Mastectomy Scar |
10 |
Reduce the appearance & impact of the mastectomy scar. |
Colorectal Surgery |
(EUA) Examination Under Anaesthetic |
10 |
|
Haemorrhoidectomy |
35 |
Surgery to remove Internal or External Haemorrhoids. |
Laying open of low anal fistula |
25 |
|
Reversal of Hartmann's procedure |
15 |
|
Dermatology |
Excision biopsy |
45 |
Remove by Excision an area of tissue for closer examination. |
Excision Lesion of Skin |
25 |
Removal of a skin lesion by completely cutting it out. |
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) |
Adenoidectomy |
62 |
Removal of adenoids - small lumps of tissue at the back of the nose, above the roof of the mouth |
Atticotomy |
49 |
|
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) + Ear - EUA |
65 |
A test to see how well sound moves from the hearing nerve to the brainstem. It is used to check for hearing loss. |
Bony Meatoplasty |
68 |
A procedure to widen the opening of the ear canal. |
Closure of Perforation of Septum of Nose |
39 |
|
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery |
61 |
Opening the sinuses more widely into the nasal cavity |
Excision lesion of cheek |
46 |
Removal of a skin lesion by completely cutting it out. |
Grommets / T-Tube |
16 |
Insertion/Removal of grommet or T-Tube |
Microlaryngoscopy |
30 |
Examination of the larynx under a general anaesthetic. |
Myringoplasty |
56 |
Repair of a perforation of the eardrum. |
Parotidectomy |
23 |
Removal of the Parotid gland. |
Partial excision parotid gland |
70 |
|
Pinnaplasty |
60 |
Ear Pinning. |
Septoplasty of Nose |
62 |
Straightening of the nasal septum. |
Septorhinoplasty |
61 |
Straightening of the nasal septum and reshaping the outside parts of the nose. |
Stapling Pharyngeal Pouch |
60 |
|
Tonsillectomy |
55 |
Surgical removal of Tonsils. |
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (removal of tonsils and adenoids) |
55 |
Surgical removal of Tonsils and Adenoids. |
Total Thyroidectomy |
45 |
Surgical removal of all of the Thyroid Gland. |
Turbinoplasty |
54 |
Reshape the Turbinates. |
Tympanoplasty |
39 |
Repair or reconstruct the eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). |
General Surgery |
Excision Pilonidal Sinus + Suture (Bascoms) |
27 |
|
Haemorrhoidectomy |
35 |
Surgery to remove Internal or External Haemorrhoids. |
Hernia Repair |
41 |
|
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy |
31 |
Laparoscopic Removal of the Gallbladder |
Para-Umbilical Hernia Repair |
42 |
|
Rectum - E.U.A |
21 |
Examination under anaesthetic of the rectum. |
Gynaecology |
Abdominal Hysterectomy |
57 |
Partial or Total removal of the uterus through an incision in the lower abdomen. |
Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy |
84 |
Anterior and posterior vagina wall repair. |
AnteriorColporrhaphy /Repair |
89 |
Posterior vaginal repair. |
Bilateral Salpingoohroectomy (BSO) |
57 |
Surgical removal of bilateral overies and fillopian tubes. |
Burch colposuspension |
88 |
Support the bladder neck. |
Endometrial Ablation |
12 |
A procedure to destroy the lining of the uterus. |
Hysteroscopy + Endometrial Biopsy |
15 |
Examination of the inside of the uterus (womb) + removal of a sample of lining. |
Hysteroscopy + Polypectomy |
15 |
Examination of the inside of the uterus (womb) + removal of small lumps, such as fibroids and polyps. |
Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis Ovary |
59 |
Breaking down or seperation of adhesions (Scar Tissue) |
Laparoscopic Excision Endometriosis |
34 |
Laparoscopic removal of or destroy Endometriotic tissue in the pelvis. |
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy |
60 |
Laparoscopic removal of the uterus. |
Laparoscopic Sterilisation |
28 |
Laparoscopically put clips onto fallopian tubes. |
Laparoscopic Unilateral Salpingoophorectomy |
25 |
Laparoscopic removal of one ovary and fallopian tube. |
Laparoscopy Diagnostic |
39 |
Laparoscopic examination inside the abdomen. |
Marsupialisation lesion vulva |
59 |
|
Marsupialization Bartholins Cyst |
13 |
|
Ovarian Cystectomy |
35 |
Surgical removal of cyst from ovary. |
Vaginal Hysterectomy |
69 |
Surgical removal of the Uterus through the vagina. |
Ophthalmology |
Bilateral recession of lateral recti muscles of eyes |
25 |
|
Blepharoplasty upper Eyelid - unilateral |
23 |
Surgery to preserve binocular vision and stereopsis and to prevent its further loss. |
Blepharoplasty upper Eyelid - bilateral |
25 |
Surgery to preserve binocular vision and stereopsis and to prevent its further loss. |
Cataract Surgery |
35 |
Cataract extraction and intraocular lens implant inserted. |
Cauterisation including cryotherapy to conjunctival lesion |
29 |
Procedure to remove a conjunctival lesion by cauterisation (heat treatment) or cryotherapy (liquid Nitrogen). |
Collagen Cross Linking |
33 |
Treatment to prevent the progression of keratoconus. |
Correction of ptosis of eyelid using aponeurosis technique |
14 |
Corrective surgery to elevate the eyelid. |
Dacryocystorhinostomy and Insertion Stent |
24 |
Surgical procedure to unblock tear ducts and insert temporary silicone stents. |
Endoscopic Dacryocysto-rhinostomy |
51 |
Endoscopic surgery to unblock tear ducts. |
Endothelial Keratoplasty |
50 |
Cornea graft surgery to replace the inside layer of the cornea with the inside layer from a donor cornea. |
Inferior Oblique Anterior Transposition |
10 |
Surgical procedure to weaken the inferior oblique muscle and decrease dissociated vertical deviation. |
Intravitreal Implant |
8 |
Ophthalmic Intravitreal injection. |
Penetrating keratoplasty |
60 |
Cornea graft surgery - (full thickness transplant). |
Paediatric, Trauma and Orthopaedics |
Calcaneal osteotomy |
36 |
Surgical procedure to reposition the heel back in line with the lower leg. |
Excision of Bone |
72 |
Surgery to excise bone. |
Fixation of epiphysis |
14 |
Surgery to stabilise the epiphysis (tip of a long bone) by fixation. |
Plastic Surgery |
Excision of lipoma |
72 |
Removal of lipoma by excision. |
Excision of Lump/lesion/cyst |
63 |
Removal of Lump/Lesion/Cyst by excision. |
Trauma and Orthopaedics |
Achilles Tendon Lengthening |
69 |
Surgical procedure to make the Achilles tendon longer. |
Amputation of toe/toes |
26 |
Surgical removal of toe/toes. |
Ankle Arthroscopy |
72 |
Keyhole surgery to examine or repair your ankle joint. |
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction |
35 |
Surgery to reconstruct damaged ligaments on the outside of your ankle. |
Anterior cruciate ligament Repair |
53 |
Surgery to replace your torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). |
Arthroscopic meniscectomy |
37 |
Keyhole surgery to examine or repair the meniscus. |
Arthroscopic Sub-acromial decompression |
45 |
Keyhole procedure to enlarge the space under the arch, to prevent the pinching and rubbing of the tendons. |
Arthroscopy of Knee |
37 |
Keyhole surgery to examine or repair the knee joints. |
Bunionectomy |
61 |
Surgery to remove the bunion from around the toe joint. |
Carpal Tunnel Decompression |
40 |
Surgery to release pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. |
Cheilectomy |
70 |
Surgery to remove a bony lump on the top of the main joint of the big toe. |
Excision of Bone |
37 |
Surgery to excise bone. |
Excision of bursa |
38 |
Surgery to excise or surgically remove the bursa. |
Excision of ganglion |
30 |
Surgery to excise or surgically remove the ganglion cyst from near a joint or tendon. |
Excision Olecranon Bursa |
43 |
Surgery to excise or surgically remove the olecranon bursa. |
Fasciectomy |
62 |
Surgical release of the finger. |
Flexor tenolysis |
67 |
Surgical procedure to repair the flexor tendon. |
Fusion 1ST MTPJ |
63 |
Surgical procedure to irreversibly stiffen the joint at the base of the big toe while removing any bony lumps and correcting a deformity. |
Hallux Valgus Correction |
50 |
Surgical correction of a deformity of the big toe. |
Hip Replacement |
55 |
Surgical procedure to replace the hip joint. |
Injection (s) into joints - Therapeutic |
40 |
|
Knee Replacement |
55 |
Surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint. |
ORIF Ankle |
14 |
Open reduction and Internal fixation (ORIF) is a surgical procedure to stabilize and heal a broken bone. |
Osteotomy high Tibial |
21 |
Surgical procedure to alter the length or change the alignment of the bone. |
Proximal Femoral Osteotomy |
59 |
Surgical procedure to correct bony deformities. |
Removal of metalwork |
43 |
|
Revision knee replacement |
51 |
Surgical removal of the previously inserted knee replacement and inserting a new replacement. |
Revision of total Hip replacement |
44 |
Surgical removal of one or both parts of a previously inserted total hip replacement and inserting a new replacement. |
Shoulder Arthroscopy |
43 |
Keyhole surgery for examining or repairing the shoulder joint. |
Shoulder Replacement |
43 |
Surgical procedure to replace the worn surfaces with a metal ball and plastic socket. |
Tennis Elbow Release |
68 |
Surgical procedure to release or remove damaged tissue in the elbow. |
Trapeziumectomy |
36 |
Surgical procedure removing the bone (trapezium) from the wrist that sits at the base of the thumb. |
Trigger finger release |
38 |
Surgical procedure releasing the affected sheath to allow the tendon inside it to move freely again. |
Triple fusion - Subtalar, Calcaneocuboid, Talonavicular |
49 |
Surgical procedure to fuse or stiffen three joints in the foot. |
Ulna Nerve Decompression |
45 |
Surgical procedure designed to explore the region around the elbow through which the ulnar nerve passes. |
Unicondylar knee replacement |
59 |
Surgery for a partial (unicondylar) knee replacement. |
Urology |
|
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Circumcision |
50 |
Surgical removal of the foreskin. |
Excision of Hydrocele |
52 |
Surgical procedure to remove or repair a fluid-filled sac surrounding the testicle. |
Flexible Ureteroscopy and Laser |
14 |
Procedure for the treatment and investigation of kidney stones, tumors, or obstructions. |
Orchidectomy |
63 |
Surgical procedure to remove a testicle. |
Prepuceplasty |
65 |
Surgical procedure to allow the foreskin to be pulled fully back from the end of the penis. |
Radical nephrectomy |
34 |
Surgical removal of the whole kidney, the ureter, the adrenal gland, local lymph nodes, and surrounding tissue. |
Redo TURP |
15 |
Redo Transurethral resection of the prostate - Surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate. |
Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour |
7 |
Surgical procedure to take a biopsy from or remove the bladder tumor. |
Transurethral resection prostate |
63 |
Surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate. |
Vasectomy |
57 |
Surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man's sperm to permanently prevent pregnancy. |
Vascular Surgery |
Varicose Vein Surgery |
64 |
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