Western Hospital [Footscray] surgery waiting times
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released 28 May 2026
Western Hospital [Footscray] is a public hospital in Victoria. It reported 81 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 11 days | 96 surgeries | 3.1% |
| Amputation of limb | 13 days | 21 surgeries | not published |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 17 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 17 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 17 days | 182 surgeries | 3.3% |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 18 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Cystoscopy | 19 days | 196 surgeries | 3.1% |
| Dialysis access surgery | 20 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Nephrectomy | 22 days | 60 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 22 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 25 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Cervical discectomy and fusion | 34 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Laparoscopy | 36 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 41 days | 52 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 41 days | 159 surgeries | 12.6% |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 50 days | 104 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | 59 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Arthroscopy | 60 days | 30 surgeries | not published |
| Laminectomy | 70 days | 34 surgeries | not published |
| Herniorrhaphy | 83 days | 40 surgeries | not published |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 90 days | 62 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 92 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | 93 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 109 days | 128 surgeries | 1.6% |
| Parathyroidectomy | 117 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| Circumcision | 119 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Total hip replacement | 144 days | 47 surgeries | not published |
| Fundoplication | 206 days | 22 surgeries | not published |
| Total knee replacement | 278 days | 54 surgeries | 37.0% |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 787 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| 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 |
| Anal fissure - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Arthrodesis | not published | not published | not published |
| Arthroplasty - revision of | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Axillary node dissection | not published | not published | not published |
| Bladder neck incision | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | not published | not published | not published |
| Cystectomy | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Dermoid cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Diathermy of wart/s | not published | not published | not published |
| Discectomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Epididymal cyst - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction of | not published | not published | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Laryngectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Lithotripsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Mastectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Meniscectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published | not published | not published |
| Myomectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Nerve decompression | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Orchidectomy | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Orchidopexy | not published | not published | not published |
| Osteotomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Pleurodesis | not published | not published | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published | not published | not published |
| Radical neck dissection | not published | not published | not published |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | not published | not published | not published |
| Replacement of aortic aneurysm with bifurcation graft | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Rhinoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Septoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Stress incontinence surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Tendon release | not published | not published | not published |
| Toenail surgery | not published | not published | not published |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | not published | not published | not published |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | not published | not published | not published |
| Varicose veins treatment | not published | not published | not published |
| Blepharoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Breast reconstruction last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Breast reduction last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Congenital cardiac defect/s - procedure for last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Cranioplasty last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Dupytren's contracture release last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ectropion - correction of last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ethmoidectomy last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Exostosis - excision of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Fracture non-union - treatment 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 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Meatoplasty last reported 2023–24 | 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 |
| Myringotomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nasal cautery last reported 2017–18 | 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 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cord last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pectus surgery last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharyngoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharynx - excision of last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Posterior fossa decompression 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 2023–24 | 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 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Scar revision last reported 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Shoulder reconstruction last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Stapedectomy last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Tenotomy of hip last reported 2019–20 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Trigger finger/thumb release last reported 2022–23 | 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 |
| Urethra - dilatation of last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) last reported 2017–18 | 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 | 11 days | 100% | 1570 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 80 days | 54% | 1270 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 204 days | 76% | 212 surgeries |
What is not here
Public hospitals only. Private hospitals do not report to this collection, so their waiting times cannot be compared here.