Common NHS Procedures
Compare NHS waiting times and private healthcare costs for 22 common procedures
Hip Replacement
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Surgery to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial one, typically needed for severe arthritis or hip fractures.
NHS Wait
27.0 weeks
Private from
£8,500
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Surgery to replace a worn-out knee joint with an artificial one.
NHS Wait
30.0 weeks
Private from
£9,000
Cataract Surgery
Phacoemulsification with IOL Implant
Surgery to remove the cloudy lens of the eye and replace it with an artificial lens.
NHS Wait
16.0 weeks
Private from
£2,400
Hernia Repair
Herniorrhaphy / Hernioplasty
Surgery to repair a hernia, where an organ pushes through a weak spot in surrounding muscle or tissue.
NHS Wait
14.0 weeks
Private from
£2,500
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually due to gallstones causing pain or infection.
NHS Wait
12.0 weeks
Private from
£4,500
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy
Surgery to remove the tonsils, usually due to recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnoea.
NHS Wait
18.0 weeks
Private from
£2,000
Vasectomy
Vasectomy
A minor surgical procedure for male sterilisation, cutting or sealing the tubes that carry sperm.
NHS Wait
12.0 weeks
Private from
£400
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
Surgery to remove the womb (uterus), performed for conditions such as heavy periods, fibroids, or cancer.
NHS Wait
16.0 weeks
Private from
£5,000
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, treating numbness and tingling in the hand.
NHS Wait
14.0 weeks
Private from
£1,500
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
A diagnostic procedure using a camera to examine the inside of the large bowel (colon and rectum).
NHS Wait
8.0 weeks
Private from
£1,500
Endoscopy
Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD)
A procedure using a thin, flexible camera to look inside the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
NHS Wait
6.0 weeks
Private from
£1,200
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery used to diagnose and treat joint problems, most commonly of the knee.
NHS Wait
16.0 weeks
Private from
£3,000
ACL Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Surgery to reconstruct a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.
NHS Wait
20.0 weeks
Private from
£6,000
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy / Decompression
Surgery to repair or decompress structures in the shoulder.
NHS Wait
22.0 weeks
Private from
£4,000
Spinal Surgery
Spinal Decompression / Discectomy
Surgery on the spine to relieve pressure on nerves, treat herniated discs, or correct spinal conditions.
NHS Wait
20.0 weeks
Private from
£8,000
Varicose Veins Treatment
Endovenous Laser Ablation / Stripping
Treatment to remove or close varicose veins in the legs.
NHS Wait
18.0 weeks
Private from
£2,000
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Surgical Extraction of Third Molars
Surgery to remove impacted or problematic wisdom teeth.
NHS Wait
14.0 weeks
Private from
£300
IVF
In Vitro Fertilisation
Fertility treatment where eggs are fertilised outside the body and implanted in the womb.
NHS Wait
26.0 weeks
Private from
£3,500
MRI Scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
A diagnostic imaging scan using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body.
NHS Wait
6.0 weeks
Private from
£350
CT Scan
Computed Tomography
A diagnostic imaging scan using X-rays and computers to produce detailed cross-sectional images.
NHS Wait
4.0 weeks
Private from
£350
Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Emergency or planned surgery to remove the appendix, usually due to appendicitis.
NHS Wait
2.0 weeks
Private from
£4,000
Bunion Surgery
Hallux Valgus Correction
Surgery to correct a bunion deformity on the big toe joint.
NHS Wait
24.0 weeks
Private from
£3,000