The Northern Hospital [Epping] surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
The Northern Hospital [Epping] is a public hospital in Victoria. It reported 97 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 4 days | 32 surgeries | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | 7 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 14 days | 27 surgeries | not published |
| Orchidectomy | 14 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 14 days | 989 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | 15 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Cystoscopy | 15 days | 905 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Amputation of limb | 16 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 16 days | 29 surgeries | not published |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 19 days | 445 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 19 days | 88 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Ganglion - excision of | 19 days | 17 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 20 days | 242 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 20 days | 681 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 20 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 21 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | 22 days | 151 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Mastectomy | 22 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Toenail surgery | 22 days | 29 surgeries | not published |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 24 days | 201 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Dialysis access surgery | 25 days | 68 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 25 days | 31 surgeries | not published |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 26 days | 473 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Meniscectomy | 26 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 27 days | 427 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 29 days | 227 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Herniorrhaphy | 30 days | 354 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Nephrectomy | 30 days | 35 surgeries | not published |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 33 days | 197 surgeries | 0.5% |
| Lithotripsy | 33 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Arthroscopy | 34 days | 85 surgeries | 1.2% |
| Urethra - dilatation of | 36 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 37 days | 292 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Circumcision | 39 days | 75 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Prostate biopsy | 39 days | 139 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Laparoscopy | 40 days | 70 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 44 days | 33 surgeries | not published |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | 44 days | 62 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Endometrial ablation | 46 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Breast reconstruction | 48 days | 32 surgeries | not published |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 52 days | 86 surgeries | 4.7% |
| Fundoplication | 52 days | 27 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 59 days | 138 surgeries | 3.6% |
| Breast reduction | 61 days | 22 surgeries | not published |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 63 days | 146 surgeries | 0.7% |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 64 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | 64 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Orchidopexy | 69 days | 65 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Myringotomy | 71 days | 114 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Parathyroidectomy | 75 days | 28 surgeries | not published |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 76 days | 90 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 79 days | 65 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 83 days | 41 surgeries | not published |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 87 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| Adenoidectomy | 88 days | 65 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 88 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Varicose veins treatment | 93 days | 154 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 95 days | 276 surgeries | 0.7% |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 97 days | 26 surgeries | not published |
| Septoplasty | 102 days | 99 surgeries | 1.0% |
| Total hip replacement | 104 days | 87 surgeries | 3.4% |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 145 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| Total knee replacement | 205 days | 90 surgeries | 16.7% |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage | 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 |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Carotid endarterectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Cystectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published | not published | not published |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Female sterilisation | not published | not published | not published |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | not published | not published | not published |
| Hypospadias - repair of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Meatoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Myomectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Nasal cautery | not published | not published | not published |
| Osteotomy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Pleurodesis | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published | not published | not published |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Rhinoplasty | not published | not published | 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 |
| Stapedectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Stress incontinence surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Turbinectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Arthrodesis last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Axillary node dissection last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Blepharoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cone biopsy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Diathermy of wart/s last reported 2020–21 | 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 |
| Exostosis - excision of last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Laryngectomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nasal polypectomy last reported 2018–19 | 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 |
| Pedicle screw fusion last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ptosis - repair of last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Radical neck dissection last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia last reported 2021–22 | 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 |
| Tendon release last reported 2019–20 | 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 2019–20 | 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 | 13 days | 100% | 2799 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 35 days | 88% | 5463 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 65 days | 98% | 1844 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.