Royal Adelaide Hospital
A public hospital in South Australia.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- South Australia
- Health network
- Central Adelaide
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- RAH; Royal Adelaide
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
- 26 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank224th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before+2 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 107 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank236th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+3 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 309 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank183rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-55 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 60%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank229th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-5 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 41%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank236th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before0 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 61%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank223rd of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radical neck dissection | 7 daysRank 1st of 17 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 2 nationally | 66 surgeries |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 12 daysRank 5th of 44 nationally | 1.5%Rank 5th of 14 nationally | 68 surgeries |
| Amputation of limb | 13 daysRank 11th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 39 surgeries |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 20 daysRank 44th of 87 nationally | 2.9%Rank 35th of 40 nationally | 105 surgeries |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 21 daysRank 4th of 126 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 60 nationally | 160 surgeries |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 21 daysRank 2nd of 100 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 38 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 22 daysRank 15th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 22 daysRank 22nd of 28 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 17 nationally | 100 surgeries |
| Pleurodesis | 23 daysRank 6th of 6 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 surgeries |
| Cystectomy | 26 daysRank 6th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 30 daysRank 122nd of 214 nationally | 2.4%Rank 141st of 169 nationally | 1,382 surgeries |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | 30 daysRank 13th of 25 nationally | 6.1%Rank 13th of 18 nationally | 229 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 33 daysRank 69th of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 181 surgeries |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 34 daysRank 16th of 23 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 21 nationally | 157 surgeries |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 34 daysRank 97th of 158 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Trabeculectomy | 36 daysRank 8th of 19 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 37 daysRank 6th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Discectomy | 39 daysRank 12th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 41 daysRank 6th of 23 nationally | 5.0%Rank 3rd of 9 nationally | 60 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 42 daysRank 19th of 25 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 18 nationally | 145 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 43 daysRank 38th of 57 nationally | 8.0%Rank 22nd of 22 nationally | 88 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 45 daysRank 34th of 39 nationally | 0.6%Rank 12th of 15 nationally | 159 surgeries |
| Carpal tunnel release | 47 daysRank 33rd of 160 nationally | 6.7%Rank 61st of 80 nationally | 90 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 47 daysRank 30th of 54 nationally | 3.6%Rank 5th of 8 nationally | 55 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 47 daysRank 7th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Lithotripsy | 51 daysRank 36th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 15 surgeries |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 52 daysRank 24th of 28 nationally | 2.4%Rank 13th of 15 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 52 daysRank 35th of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 56 daysRank 46th of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 58 daysRank 113th of 131 nationally | 2.7%Rank 101st of 118 nationally | 525 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 59 daysRank 5th of 49 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 63 daysRank 25th of 80 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 63 daysRank 13th of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 64 daysRank 53rd of 150 nationally | 12.7%Rank 64th of 80 nationally | 63 surgeries |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | 68 daysRank 1st of 10 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 70 daysRank 11th of 27 nationally | 1.2%Rank 1st of 1 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 72 daysRank 6th of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Prostate biopsy | 75 daysRank 78th of 90 nationally | 1.7%Rank 67th of 70 nationally | 297 surgeries |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | 84 daysRank 3rd of 4 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 98 daysRank 13th of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 100 daysRank 89th of 103 nationally | 4.9%Rank 43rd of 64 nationally | 243 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 107 daysRank 50th of 123 nationally | 8.3%Rank 45th of 95 nationally | 96 surgeries |
| Laminectomy | 109 daysRank 17th of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 37 surgeries |
| Arthrodesis | 116 daysRank 15th of 51 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 117 daysRank 6th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 118 daysRank 68th of 132 nationally | 8.8%Rank 79th of 119 nationally | 1,017 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 119 daysRank 170th of 176 nationally | 8.5%Rank 113th of 123 nationally | 213 surgeries |
| Pedicle screw fusion | 125 daysRank 2nd of 2 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 135 daysRank 32nd of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 136 daysRank 22nd of 40 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 140 daysRank 13th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 144 daysRank 124th of 169 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 43 surgeries |
| Pterygium - excision of | 155 daysRank 24th of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 49 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 157 daysRank 154th of 186 nationally | 18.1%Rank 109th of 123 nationally | 94 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 158 daysRank 42nd of 89 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 162 daysRank 81st of 108 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 165 daysRank 50th of 114 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 46 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 174 daysRank 42nd of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 48 surgeries |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord | 179 daysRank 3rd of 3 nationally | 4.9%Rank 1st of 1 nationally | 81 surgeries |
| Total knee replacement | 183 daysRank 48th of 128 nationally | 25.0%Rank 64th of 110 nationally | 92 surgeries |
| Ectropion - correction of | 198 daysRank 21st of 37 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | 200 daysRank 34th of 41 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Blepharoplasty | 203 daysRank 11th of 23 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 24 surgeries |
| Corneal graft | 203 daysRank 13th of 13 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 207 daysRank 42nd of 63 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 213 daysRank 32nd of 64 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 231 daysRank 41st of 46 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 13 surgeries |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 232 daysRank 102nd of 109 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 30 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 259 daysRank 43rd of 103 nationally | 14.5%Rank 18th of 47 nationally | 62 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 281 daysRank 95th of 102 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 23 surgeries |
| Breast reconstruction | 558 daysRank 34th of 34 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Breast reduction | 588 daysRank 22nd of 24 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 22 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 | 7 surgeries |
| AdenoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Anal fissure - 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 | 6 surgeries |
| Axillary node 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal ofEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 5 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 |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - 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 |
| 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 | 8 surgeries |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation 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 |
| Chalazion - 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 |
| Chiari malformation 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Cone 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure forEarlier 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 |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - 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 |
| Dermoid cyst - removal 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 |
| 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 | not published: too few patients |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 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 |
| Exostosis - excision 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 | 6 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| 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 | 6 surgeries |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Hypospadias - repair 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 |
| 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 |
| Laparoscopy | 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 |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ)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 |
| LaryngectomyEarlier 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Lymphangioma - surgery forEarlier 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 |
| MastectomyEarlier 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 |
| MastoidectomyEarlier 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 |
| Meatoplasty | 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 |
| MeniscectomyEarlier 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 |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery 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 | not published: too few patients |
| Muscle or tendon length - change 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 |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplastyEarlier 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)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 |
| 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 polypectomyEarlier 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 |
| 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 |
| Neonatal 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 |
| Nerve decompressionEarlier 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 |
| 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 | 7 surgeries |
| OrchidopexyEarlier 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 |
| Parathyroidectomy | 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 |
| Pectus 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 |
| Pharyngoplasty | 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 |
| Pharynx - excision ofEarlier 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 |
| Posterior fossa decompressionEarlier 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 |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Removal of intracranial lesionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graftEarlier 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 | 5 surgeries2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| RhinoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Shoulder reconstructionEarlier 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 |
| StapedectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier 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 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, 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 | 5 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Toenail 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 |
| TurbinectomyEarlier 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 |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posteriorEarlier 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 |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier period | 320 days2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 11 surgeries2022–23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 18 daysRank 8th of 141 nationally | 3.8%Rank 33rd of 123 nationally | 843 surgeries |
| Gynaecology | 22 daysRank 27th of 191 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 159 nationally | 324 surgeries |
| Vascular surgery | 26 daysRank 44th of 88 nationally | 2.7%Rank 45th of 70 nationally | 633 surgeries |
| Other surgery | 31 daysRank 49th of 79 nationally | 5.4%Rank 40th of 49 nationally | 335 surgeries |
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 32 daysRank 34th of 46 nationally | 0.2%Rank 28th of 39 nationally | 550 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 34 daysRank 63rd of 110 nationally | 5.9%Rank 70th of 98 nationally | 1,688 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 42 daysRank 23rd of 41 nationally | 1.3%Rank 12th of 35 nationally | 297 surgeries |
| General surgery | 65 daysRank 194th of 235 nationally | 10.0%Rank 200th of 214 nationally | 1,158 surgeries |
| Urology | 70 daysRank 134th of 145 nationally | 4.0%Rank 120th of 138 nationally | 1,788 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 94 daysRank 93rd of 177 nationally | 9.5%Rank 97th of 162 nationally | 966 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 101 daysRank 72nd of 141 nationally | 8.7%Rank 87th of 135 nationally | 1,634 surgeries |
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 | 14 days | 59 days | 202 days |
| 2012–13 | 14 days | 53 days | 207 days |
| 2013–14 | 14 days | 55 days | 224 days |
| 2014–15 | 15 days | 64 days | 252 days |
| 2015–16 | 14 days | 58 days | 229 days |
| 2016–17 | 14 days | 62 days | 246 days |
| 2017–18 | 17 days | 105 days | 367 days |
| 2018–19 | 18 days | 81 days | 346 days |
| 2019–20 | 18 days | 77 days | 355 days |
| 2020–21 | 19 days | 107 days | 385 days |
| 2021–22 | 21 days | 118 days | 388 days |
| 2022–23 | 22 days | 91 days | 341 days |
| 2023–24 | 24 days | 104 days | 364 days |
| 2024–25 | 26 days | 107 days | 309 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 | 87% | 81% | 94% |
| 2012–13 | 92% | 89% | 94% |
| 2013–14 | 94% | 89% | 91% |
| 2014–15 | 90% | 79% | 88% |
| 2015–16 | 87% | 82% | 90% |
| 2016–17 | 86% | 77% | 86% |
| 2017–18 | 76% | 44% | 50% |
| 2018–19 | 79% | 55% | 56% |
| 2019–20 | 79% | 59% | 56% |
| 2020–21 | 75% | 33% | 35% |
| 2021–22 | 76% | 35% | 41% |
| 2022–23 | 70% | 50% | 56% |
| 2023–24 | 65% | 41% | 50% |
| 2024–25 | 60% | 41% | 61% |
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Royal Adelaide Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Women's and Children's Hospital2 kilometres away
- Glenside Health Services4 kilometres away
- Glenside Rural & Remote5 kilometres away
- Pregnancy Advisory Centre6 kilometres away
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital6 kilometres away
- Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre7 kilometres away
- James Nash House9 kilometres away
- Flinders Medical Centre11 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.
In an emergency, call 000.
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/