Toowoomba Hospital surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
Toowoomba Hospital is a public hospital in Queensland. It reported 90 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 35 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 | 15 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Dialysis access surgery | 17 days | 152 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | 20 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 21 days | 48 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 22 days | 78 surgeries | 1.3% |
| Mastectomy | 22 days | 61 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 22 days | 655 surgeries | 0.8% |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 23 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 24 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| Scar revision | 24 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Cystoscopy | 25 days | 294 surgeries | 0.3% |
| Toenail surgery | 26 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Nephrectomy | 28 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | 28 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 30 days | 433 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 55 days | 112 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 56 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 58 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 62 days | 31 surgeries | not published |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 64 days | 177 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 66 days | 71 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 71 days | 33 surgeries | not published |
| Adenoidectomy | 76 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Herniorrhaphy | 83 days | 103 surgeries | 3.9% |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 87 days | 27 surgeries | not published |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 89 days | 105 surgeries | 1.9% |
| Laparoscopy | 89 days | 101 surgeries | 2.0% |
| Shoulder reconstruction | 93 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 100 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | 100 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Total hip replacement | 106 days | 98 surgeries | 18.4% |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 117 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Dupytren's contracture release | 118 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Arthroscopy | 124 days | 29 surgeries | not published |
| Common peroneal nerve release | 141 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Osteotomy | 146 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | 152 days | 91 surgeries | 27.5% |
| Nasendoscopy | 171 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Circumcision | 205 days | 19 surgeries | not published |
| Female sterilisation | 208 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 212 days | 165 surgeries | 10.9% |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 229 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 235 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Septoplasty | 333 days | 57 surgeries | 19.3% |
| Ganglion - excision of | 346 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Total knee replacement | 359 days | 115 surgeries | 45.2% |
| Arthrodesis | 428 days | 46 surgeries | not published |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Amputation of limb | not published | not published | not published |
| Anal fissure - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Bladder neck incision | not published | not published | not published |
| Blepharoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast reconstruction | not published | not published | not published |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | 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 |
| Cystectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Diathermy of wart/s | not published | not published | not published |
| Discectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Fundoplication | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | not published | not published | not published |
| Laryngectomy | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Lithotripsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Meatoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Meniscectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 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 | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Myomectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringotomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published | not published | not published |
| Nasal polypectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidopexy | not published | not published | not published |
| Parathyroidectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published | not published | not published |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of | 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 | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Sub-mucosal resection | not published | not published | not published |
| Tendon release | not published | not published | not published |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published | not published | not published |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published | not published | not published |
| Axillary node dissection last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bartholin's abscess drainage last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Bartholin's cyst - removal of last reported 2023–24 | 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 |
| Breast reduction last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) last reported 2019–20 | 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 |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - removal of last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Craniotomy last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of 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 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 |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery last reported 2022–23 | 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 |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery 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 |
| Nasal cautery last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nerve decompression last reported 2016–17 | 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 |
| Pedicle screw fusion last reported 2020–21 | 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 2023–24 | 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 |
| Radical neck dissection last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Removal of intracranial lesion last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stapedectomy last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stress incontinence surgery last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Turbinectomy last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Untethering of spinal cord last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ureteric - reimplantation last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Varicose veins treatment last reported 2019–20 | 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 | 19 days | 98% | 2159 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 73 days | 74% | 2325 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 355 days | 62% | 851 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.