Prince of Wales Hospital
A public hospital in New South Wales.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Health network
- South Eastern Sydney
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- POWH; Prince of Wales
Waiting times by urgency category
Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.
Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.
A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.
- Median wait: Category 1, urgent
- 13 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank83rd of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 51 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank96th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+1 day
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 307 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank181st of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+10 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 99%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank107th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 86%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank108th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 74%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank192nd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+2 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 2 daysRank 4th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 9 daysRank 3rd of 39 nationally | 2.2%Rank 13th of 15 nationally | 89 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 14 daysRank 13th of 87 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Mastectomy | 17 daysRank 34th of 97 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 29 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 20 daysRank 13th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 83 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 23 daysRank 23rd of 44 nationally | 1.7%Rank 7th of 14 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 23 daysRank 10th of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 27 daysRank 25th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 27 daysRank 13th of 28 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 27 daysRank 4th of 14 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 3 nationally | 81 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 28 daysRank 59th of 131 nationally | 1.2%Rank 75th of 118 nationally | 490 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 29 daysRank 18th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 33 daysRank 46th of 90 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 34 daysRank 15th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 40 daysRank 55th of 176 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 123 nationally | 125 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 44 daysRank 30th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 44 daysRank 168th of 214 nationally | 0.7%Rank 86th of 169 nationally | 422 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 50 daysRank 37th of 103 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 64 nationally | 106 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 54 daysRank 5th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 56 daysRank 35th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 59 daysRank 14th of 21 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 62 daysRank 7th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 65 daysRank 57th of 95 nationally | 1.7%Rank 30th of 49 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 66 daysRank 57th of 150 nationally | 1.9%Rank 28th of 80 nationally | 103 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 66 daysRank 20th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 73 daysRank 42nd of 108 nationally | 4.3%Rank 22nd of 28 nationally | 92 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 77 daysRank 13th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 88 daysRank 52nd of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 19 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression | 91 daysRank 9th of 17 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 44 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 95 daysRank 125th of 186 nationally | 6.4%Rank 89th of 123 nationally | 171 surgeries |
| Parathyroidectomy | 97 daysRank 25th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 104 daysRank 97th of 169 nationally | 10.6%Rank 78th of 105 nationally | 104 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 106 daysRank 13th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | 106 daysRank 5th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 108 daysRank 36th of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 127 daysRank 131st of 160 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 134 daysRank 71st of 132 nationally | 26.2%Rank 107th of 119 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 144 daysRank 60th of 123 nationally | 15.4%Rank 61st of 95 nationally | 136 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 196 daysRank 53rd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 236 daysRank 58th of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 245 daysRank 19th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 272 daysRank 104th of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 307 daysRank 77th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 348 daysRank 100th of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 358 daysRank 105th of 128 nationally | 39.2%Rank 83rd of 110 nationally | 166 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 361 daysRank 73rd of 103 nationally | 43.5%Rank 34th of 47 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 362 daysRank 43rd of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 371 daysRank 56th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 41 surgeries |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Adenoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Amputation of limb | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Axillary node dissectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Bladder neck incision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Carotid endarterectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cranioplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| CystectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Dialysis access surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Diathermy of wart/sEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dupytren's contracture release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesiaEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Fundoplication | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettageEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Laminectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Laryngectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Mastoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| MeatoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Meniscectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Muscle or tendon length - change ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal cautery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal polypectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasendoscopy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Orchidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| OrchidopexyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| PharyngoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pharynx - excision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| PleurodesisEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pterygium - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Radical neck dissection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Rhinoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Scar revision | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Stapedectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tendon release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Tenotomy of hipEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Toenail surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Turbinectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Ureteric - reimplantationEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Varicose veins treatment | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 21 daysRank 27th of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 261 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 24 daysRank 37th of 88 nationally | 1.4%Rank 35th of 70 nationally | 215 surgeries |
| Urology | 27 daysRank 53rd of 145 nationally | 0.9%Rank 66th of 138 nationally | 1,372 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 40 daysRank 73rd of 110 nationally | 6.0%Rank 71st of 98 nationally | 502 surgeries |
| General surgery | 46 daysRank 148th of 235 nationally | 3.2%Rank 160th of 214 nationally | 1,189 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 88 daysRank 39th of 41 nationally | 18.0%Rank 33rd of 35 nationally | 205 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 96 daysRank 95th of 177 nationally | 10.8%Rank 106th of 162 nationally | 1,002 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 112 daysRank 77th of 141 nationally | 19.8%Rank 114th of 135 nationally | 222 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 196 daysRank 94th of 141 nationally | 26.1%Rank 101st of 123 nationally | 491 surgeries |
| GynaecologyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Other surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Paediatric surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
How waits have changed
Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 12 days | 42 days | 266 days |
| 2012–13 | 13 days | 47 days | 301 days |
| 2013–14 | 11 days | 44 days | 268 days |
| 2014–15 | 12 days | 43 days | 239 days |
| 2015–16 | 12 days | 40 days | 236 days |
| 2016–17 | 11 days | 44 days | 298 days |
| 2017–18 | 12 days | 47 days | 296 days |
| 2018–19 | 11 days | 48 days | 273 days |
| 2019–20 | 12 days | 47 days | 269 days |
| 2020–21 | 12 days | 47 days | 348 days |
| 2021–22 | 12 days | 65 days | 365 days |
| 2022–23 | 12 days | 63 days | 397 days |
| 2023–24 | 13 days | 50 days | 297 days |
| 2024–25 | 13 days | 51 days | 307 days |
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| 2012–13 | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| 2013–14 | 100% | 97% | 98% |
| 2014–15 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 93% | 87% |
| 2017–18 | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| 2018–19 | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| 2019–20 | 100% | 87% | 83% |
| 2020–21 | 100% | 86% | 60% |
| 2021–22 | 100% | 66% | 50% |
| 2022–23 | 99% | 67% | 42% |
| 2023–24 | 100% | 87% | 72% |
| 2024–25 | 99% | 86% | 74% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Prince of Wales Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Royal Hospital for Womenless than 1 kilometre away
- Sydney Children's Hospitalless than 1 kilometre away
- War Memorial Hospital3 kilometres away
- Sacred Heart Health Service5 kilometres away
- St Vincent's Hospital [Darlinghurst]5 kilometres away
- Sydney Dental Hospital5 kilometres away
- Justice Health Services6 kilometres away
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital6 kilometres away
What this page leaves out
Private hospitals are excluded. This page covers public hospitals only, so it shows no private hospital.
Before you use these figures
Surgery Waits is not medical advice. Your general practitioner and your treating specialist can help you decide what is right for you.
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Where this data comes from
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and urgency category, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and intended procedure, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-procedure/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and surgical specialty, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-specialty/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Hospitals, Local Hospital Networks and Primary Health Networks in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, mapping details extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-hospitals-myhospitals/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reported measures and their codes in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reported measures, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reported-measures/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit mappings to health networks and states in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-unit-mappings/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit codes and alternative names in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-units/v/2026-10-27/