Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital] surgery waiting times
In 2024–25, this public hospital in the Ballarat Central area of Victoria published median waits from 5 days for female sterilisation to 247 days for ACL reconstruction.
Reference period 2024–25 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025) · released
Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital] is a public hospital in the Ballarat Central area of Victoria. It is part of Grampians Health. It reported 110 surgery types to the national planned-surgery collection for 2024–25. 25 surgery types were last reported in an earlier period; they are listed below, with the period the source last carried them.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female sterilisation | 5 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Curettage and evacuation of uterus | 6 days | 131 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 7 days | 46 surgeries | not published |
| Ganglion - excision of | 7 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Haemorrhoidectomy | 7 days | 53 surgeries | 1.9% |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 7 days | 93 surgeries | 3.2% |
| Tendon release | 7 days | 18 surgeries | not published |
| Toenail surgery | 7 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Dialysis access surgery | 9 days | 34 surgeries | not published |
| Axillary node dissection | 11 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Septoplasty | 16 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | 17 days | 31 surgeries | not published |
| Mastectomy | 19 days | 49 surgeries | not published |
| Microlaryngoscopy | 19 days | 25 surgeries | not published |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 19 days | 30 surgeries | not published |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompression | 20 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Carotid endarterectomy | 20 days | 11 surgeries | not published |
| Large loop excision of the transformation zone cervix (LLETZ) | 20 days | 44 surgeries | not published |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 21 days | 111 surgeries | 15.3% |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | 21 days | 87 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Cystoscopy | 21 days | 883 surgeries | 0.5% |
| Amputation of limb | 22 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | 22 days | 135 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Hysteroscopy, dilatation and curettage | 22 days | 432 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Lithotripsy | 22 days | 16 surgeries | not published |
| Rotator cuff - repair of | 22 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Carpal tunnel release | 23 days | 62 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal of | 24 days | 90 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Endometrial ablation | 25 days | 15 surgeries | not published |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 26 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 27 days | 387 surgeries | 1.8% |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | 28 days | 36 surgeries | not published |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion of | 30 days | 40 surgeries | not published |
| Myringotomy | 32 days | 49 surgeries | not published |
| Osteotomy | 32 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Laparoscopy | 35 days | 130 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Circumcision | 44 days | 23 surgeries | not published |
| Hysterectomy (abdominal/vaginal/laparoscopic) | 44 days | 120 surgeries | 0.8% |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 45 days | 157 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Turbinectomy | 45 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Adenoidectomy | 53 days | 42 surgeries | not published |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 55 days | 301 surgeries | 8.0% |
| Arthroscopy | 58 days | 72 surgeries | 2.8% |
| Nephrectomy | 58 days | 28 surgeries | not published |
| Cystectomy | 59 days | 12 surgeries | not published |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | 60 days | 48 surgeries | not published |
| Herniorrhaphy | 62 days | 158 surgeries | 2.5% |
| Varicose veins treatment | 64 days | 37 surgeries | not published |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open) | 73 days | 128 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Orchidopexy | 80 days | 18 surgeries | not published |
| Prostate biopsy | 84 days | 148 surgeries | 0.0% |
| Shoulder joint replacement | 90 days | 24 surgeries | not published |
| Arthrodesis | 109 days | 14 surgeries | not published |
| Ectropion - correction of | 125 days | 10 surgeries | not published |
| Vaginal repair - anterior/posterior | 125 days | 13 surgeries | not published |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 151 days | 64 surgeries | 12.5% |
| Total hip replacement | 156 days | 73 surgeries | 8.2% |
| Total knee replacement | 181 days | 85 surgeries | 11.8% |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 247 days | 34 surgeries | not published |
| Abdominal or thoracic aortic aneurysm - repair/replacement | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Anal fissure - repair of | 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 |
| Bladder neck incision | not published | not published | not published |
| Blepharoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast reduction | not published | not published | not published |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal 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 | not published | not published |
| Corneal graft | not published | not published | not published |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Diathermy of wart/s | 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 |
| Femoro-popliteal bypass graft | not published | not published | not published |
| Fundoplication | not published | not published | not published |
| Hydrocele - repair of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Hypospadias - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Mastoidectomy | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Meniscectomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Muscle biopsy/temporal artery biopsy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | not published | not published | not published |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Nasal cautery | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Nasendoscopy | not published | not published | not published |
| Nerve decompression | not published | not published | not published |
| Orchidectomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Parathyroidectomy | not published | not published | not published |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Pilonidal sinus surgery | not published | 8 surgeries | not published |
| Pleurodesis | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | not published | not published | not published |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | not published | 6 surgeries | not published |
| Pterygium - excision of | not published | not published | not published |
| Ptosis - repair of | not published | not published | not published |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | not published | 9 surgeries | not published |
| Radical neck dissection | not published | 6 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 |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published | not published | not published |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | not published | not published | not published |
| Trabeculectomy | not published | 5 surgeries | not published |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | not published | not published | not published |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published | 7 surgeries | not published |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy) | not published | not published | not published |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Breast reconstruction 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 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Chalazion - excision of 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 2020–21 | 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 |
| Discectomy last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Ethmoidectomy last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Exostosis - excision of 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 2021–22 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Laminectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Laryngectomy last reported 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Meatoplasty last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Myomectomy last reported 2019–20 | 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 |
| Neonatal surgery 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 2023–24 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharyngoplasty last reported 2018–19 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Pharynx - excision of last reported 2022–23 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Removal of intracranial lesion last reported 2017–18 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia last reported 2020–21 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Rhinoplasty last reported 2016–17 | not reported for this period | not reported for this period | not reported for this period |
| Sub-mucosal resection last reported 2016–17 | 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 |
Urgency categories
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| Urgency category | Median wait | Treated within the recommended time | Surgeries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent | 15 days | 100% | 2095 surgeries |
| Semi-urgent | 54 days | 69% | 3100 surgeries |
| Non-urgent | 46 days | 86% | 737 surgeries |
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In 2024–25, Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital] published median planned-surgery waits from 5 days for female sterilisation to 247 days for ACL reconstruction.
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Surgery Waits, "Ballarat Health Services [Base Hospital] waiting list", 2024–25 data released 28 May 2026, https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/ballarat-health-services-base-hospital/, accessed 28 May 2026.Attribution: Surgery Waits (https://surgerywaits.au/hospital/ballarat-health-services-base-hospital/), from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare MyHospitals data, CC BY 3.0 AU. Reference period 2024–25, released 28 May 2026.
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