Fiona Stanley Hospital surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
Fiona Stanley Hospital is a public hospital in Western Australia. It reported 93 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 36 surgery types were last reported in an earlier period; they are listed below, with the period the source last carried them.
Waiting times by surgery
Shortest median wait first. A surgery the source did not publish a figure for is listed after those, and a surgery it did not report at all this period is listed last. Neither is ranked, and neither shows an older figure in place of a current one.
| Surgery | Median wait | Surgeries | Waited more than 365 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis access surgery | 1 day | 169 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Orchidectomy | 7 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Laparoscopy | 10 days | 58 surgeries | 8.6% |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 11 days | 72 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Axillary node dissection | 20 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 20 days | 153 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Mastectomy | 21 days | 77 surgeries | 7.8% |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 22 days | 150 surgeries | 0.7% |
| Cystectomy | 26 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | 27 days | 278 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 28 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 30 days | 42 surgeries | not published |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | 31 days | 136 surgeries | 0.7% |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 31 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 31 days | 1197 surgeries | 1.9% |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 42 days | 167 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Nephrectomy | 43 days | 122 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 48 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 53 days | 59 surgeries | 5.1% |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 67 days | 146 surgeries | 6.8% |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 71 days | 18 surgeries | not published |
| Heart valve replacement | 72 days | 224 surgeries | 0.9% |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 73 days | 50 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Discectomy | 93 days | 30 surgeries | not published |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 108 days | 28 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 109 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Myringotomy | 114 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Laminectomy | 119 days | 95 surgeries | 16.8% |
| Scar revision | 123 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 140 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Parathyroidectomy | 140 days | 42 surgeries | not published |
| Osteotomy | 150 days | 26 surgeries | not published |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 197 days | 178 surgeries | 43.8% |
| Circumcision | 200 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Herniorrhaphy | 201 days | 32 surgeries | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | 227 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 411 days | 31 surgeries | not published |
| Septoplasty | 440 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 452 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Breast reconstruction | 541 days | 42 surgeries | not published |
| Adenoidectomy | 585 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Amputation of limb | not published | not published | not published |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | not published | not published | not published |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Arthroscopy | not published | not published | not published |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Bladder neck incision | not published | not published | not published |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Breast reduction | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Carotid endarterectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for | not published | not published | not published |
| Dupytren's contracture release | not published | not published | not published |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Female sterilisation | not published | not published | not published |
| Fundoplication | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | not published | not published | not published |
| Laryngectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Lithotripsy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myomectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Nerve decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidopexy | not published | not published | not published |
| Pectus surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Pleurodesis | not published | not published | not published |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Radical neck dissection | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Rhinoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Shoulder joint replacement | not published | not published | not published |
| Stapedectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Sub-mucosal resection | not published | not published | not published |
| Tendon release | not published | not published | not published |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Toenail surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Total hip replacement | not published | not published | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published | not published | not published |
| Turbinectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | not published | not published | not published |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published | not published | not published |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | not published | not published | not published |
| Varicose veins treatment | not published | not published | not published |
| Anal fissure - repair of last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Arthrodesis last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Blepharoplasty last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Common peroneal nerve release last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cone biopsy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cystoscopy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Diathermy of wart/s last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ectropion - correction of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Endometrial ablation last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ethmoidectomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Haemorrhoidectomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Hypospadias - repair of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Meatoplasty last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Meniscectomy last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nasal polypectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nasendoscopy last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharyngoplasty last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharynx - excision of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Removal of intracranial lesion last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Rotator cuff - repair of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Shoulder reconstruction last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stress incontinence surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Tenotomy of hip last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Total knee replacement last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Untethering of spinal cord last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
Urgency categories
Urgency figures cover all planned surgery at the hospital, not one procedure. They are never combined with the procedure figures. Your treating specialist assigns your urgency category — it is not something you choose.
| Urgency category | Median wait | Treated within the recommended time | Surgeries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent | 16 days | 77% | 5354 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 78 days | 56% | 2298 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 448 days | 38% | 643 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.