Mater Adult Hospital surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
Mater Adult Hospital is a public hospital in Queensland. It reported 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 6 days | 86 surgeries | 1.2% |
| Removal of intracranial lesion | 9 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Dialysis access surgery | 14 days | 20 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 16 days | 117 surgeries | 0.9% |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 18 days | 22 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 18 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Laparoscopy | 23 days | 80 surgeries | 1.3% |
| Mastectomy | 23 days | 107 surgeries | 0.9% |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 24 days | 29 surgeries | not published |
| Discectomy | 24 days | 174 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 28 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 29 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 29 days | 64 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 31 days | 916 surgeries | 1.0% |
| Cystoscopy | 37 days | 783 surgeries | 3.4% |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 52 days | 81 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Parathyroidectomy | 55 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Arthroscopy | 59 days | 156 surgeries | 9.6% |
| Carpal tunnel release | 63 days | 111 surgeries | 1.8% |
| Arthrodesis | 71 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 72 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 75 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Scar revision | 76 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 78 days | 116 surgeries | 2.6% |
| Corneal graft | 82 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 82 days | 92 surgeries | 4.3% |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 84 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 88 days | 830 surgeries | 0.2% |
| Nephrectomy | 97 days | 51 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Herniorrhaphy | 98 days | 80 surgeries | 6.3% |
| Total hip replacement | 101 days | 109 surgeries | 1.8% |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 105 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Osteotomy | 110 days | 38 surgeries | not published |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 111 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | 114 days | 85 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | 128 days | 28 surgeries | not published |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 129 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 132 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 135 days | 175 surgeries | 5.1% |
| Lithotripsy | 147 days | 20 surgeries | not published |
| Ganglion - excision of | 153 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Breast reconstruction | 154 days | 40 surgeries | not published |
| Circumcision | 175 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Ectropion - correction of | 179 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Total knee replacement | 222 days | 168 surgeries | 6.0% |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 238 days | 40 surgeries | not published |
| Varicose veins treatment | 267 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Pterygium - excision of | 287 days | 48 surgeries | not published |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 293 days | 52 surgeries | 11.5% |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 320 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Ptosis - repair of | 320 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Breast reduction | 337 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Septoplasty | 343 days | 81 surgeries | 38.3% |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Adenoidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Amputation of limb | not published | not published | not published |
| Bladder neck incision | not published | not published | not published |
| Blepharoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Carotid endarterectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation of | not published | not published | not published |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Common peroneal nerve release | not published | not published | not published |
| Cone biopsy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Cranioplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Craniotomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Cystectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | not published | not published | not published |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Female sterilisation | not published | not published | not published |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published | not published | not published |
| Fundoplication | not published | not published | not published |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | not published | not published | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Meatoplasty | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Meniscectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Microlaryngoscopy | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Myringotomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published | not published | not published |
| Nasendoscopy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Nerve decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Pharyngoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published | not published | not published |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | not published | not published | not published |
| Rhinoplasty | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Stapedectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Tendon release | not published | not published | not published |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Toenail surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Trabeculectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Turbinectomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Untethering of spinal cord | not published | not published | not published |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published | not published | not published |
| Anal fissure - repair of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Axillary node dissection last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Chalazion - excision of last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Chiari malformation decompression last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Endometrial ablation last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ethmoidectomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Hypospadias - repair of last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Laminectomy last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myomectomy last reported 2016–17 | 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 |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Orchidopexy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pectus surgery last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pedicle screw fusion last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pleurodesis last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Posterior fossa decompression last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Radical neck dissection last reported 2018–19 | 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 |
| Stress incontinence surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Sub-mucosal resection last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Tenotomy of hip last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ureteric - reimplantation last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) last reported 2018–19 | 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 | 18 days | 97% | 2851 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 62 days | 76% | 3415 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 273 days | 84% | 2295 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.