Rockhampton Hospital surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
Rockhampton Hospital is a public hospital in Queensland. It reported 66 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 49 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 | 20 days | 31 surgeries | not published |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 23 days | 360 surgeries | 1.7% |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 26 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Mastectomy | 26 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 30 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 32 days | 80 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 36 days | 210 surgeries | 2.4% |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 37 days | 74 surgeries | 2.7% |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 37 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Cystoscopy | 43 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| Total hip replacement | 54 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 59 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 70 days | 27 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | 72 days | 95 surgeries | 2.1% |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 78 days | 45 surgeries | not published |
| Laparoscopy | 119 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 122 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 123 days | 304 surgeries | 22.0% |
| Pterygium - excision of | 128 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 186 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Herniorrhaphy | 194 days | 50 surgeries | 14.0% |
| Arthroscopy | 197 days | 22 surgeries | not published |
| Ectropion - correction of | 224 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Arthrodesis | 281 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Female sterilisation | 285 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Total knee replacement | 562 days | 41 surgeries | not published |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Amputation of limb | not published | not published | not published |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | not published | not published | not published |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Blepharoplasty | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast reduction | not published | not published | not published |
| Chalazion - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Circumcision | not published | not published | not published |
| Cone biopsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | not published | not published | not published |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Discectomy | 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 | not published | not published |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Fundoplication | not published | not published | not published |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Lithotripsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published | not published | not published |
| Myomectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Osteotomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published | not published | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Scar revision | not published | not published | not published |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published | not published | not published |
| Stress incontinence surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Tendon release | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Toenail surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | not published | not published | not published |
| Adenoidectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| 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 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bladder neck incision last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Breast reconstruction last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Common peroneal nerve release last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cystectomy 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 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Endometrial ablation last reported 2018–19 | 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 |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of last reported 2023–24 | 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 |
| Laryngectomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Mastoidectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Meniscectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Microlaryngoscopy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myringotomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nasendoscopy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nephrectomy last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nerve decompression last reported 2019–20 | 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 |
| Parathyroidectomy last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of last reported 2023–24 | 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 |
| Pharyngoplasty last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharynx - excision of last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction 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 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Rhinoplasty last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Septoplasty last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Shoulder joint replacement last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Trabeculectomy last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Turbinectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Urethra - dilatation of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Varicose veins treatment last reported 2023–24 | 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 | 20 days | 78% | 1122 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 117 days | 35% | 870 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 385 days | 42% | 346 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.