Laparoscopy waiting times on the NHS
The NHS waiting list for laparoscopy is counted under gynaecology: in August 2026, 9 in 10 people on it at a typical hospital had waited less than 38 weeks (NHS England). The figures below are for gynaecology as a whole at each hospital. Keyhole surgery for a gallbladder or a hernia is counted under general surgery instead.
Shortest waits for gynaecology, August 2026
- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust 8 weeks most people See this hospital
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust 11 weeks most people See this hospital
- Clementine Churchill Hospital 13 weeks most people Free on the NHS See this hospital
- Huddersfield Private Hospital 17 weeks most people Free on the NHS See this hospital
- KIMS Hospital (Newnham Court) 17 weeks most people Free on the NHS See this hospital
- Spire Alexandra Hospital 18 weeks most people Free on the NHS See this hospital
- Hillingdon 18 weeks most people See this hospital
- The Hamptons Hospital Ltd 21 weeks most people Free on the NHS See this hospital
Every hospital in England, or pick your area: Enfield Manchester Birmingham Leeds Newcastle upon Tyne Sheffield Liverpool
Latest monthly: NHS England, . Data checked .
What the wait includes
A laparoscopy is keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic, usually as a day case. The wait covers the gynaecology appointment, scans and the theatre date. Where endometriosis is found and treated in the same operation, it is one wait.
How to be treated sooner
Some independent hospitals treat gynaecology patients for the NHS. If you have waited more than 18 weeks, you can ask to be moved to a provider with a shorter wait.
Questions people ask
How long is the NHS waiting list for laparoscopy?
Waits are published for gynaecology as a whole, not laparoscopy alone. In August 2026, at a typical hospital most people on the waiting list had waited less than 38 weeks; the shortest was Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, 8 weeks.
Is a laparoscopy for endometriosis under gynaecology?
Usually. It is counted under gynaecology at the hospital that treats you, so that figure is the closest published guide.
Does keyhole bowel or gallbladder surgery count here?
No. Those are counted under general surgery or gastroenterology, so check those specialties instead.