FairWaitPleurodesis waiting times in Australia
How long public patients wait for pleurodesis, at each public hospital and in each state — official AIHW figures, checked daily.
National median wait (public)10 days2024-07-01 – 2025-06-30
Public hospitals reporting6with a published median
As a public patientFreeunder Medicare
As a private patientAsk for a quotefees vary by surgeon and hospital
Shortest waits at public hospitals
The 6 public hospitals with the shortest median wait for pleurodesis, out of 6 reporting.
| Hospital | State | Local health network | Median wait | Operations in the year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Melbourne Hospital [City Campus] | Vic | Melbourne Health | 6 days | 18 |
| Nepean Hospital | NSW | Nepean Blue Mountains | 7 days | 10 |
| Princess Alexandra Hospital | Qld | Metro South (Qld) | 10 days | 10 |
| Flinders Medical Centre | SA | Southern Adelaide | 10 days | 10 |
| St Vincent's Hospital [Melbourne] | Vic | St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited | 19 days | 12 |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | SA | Central Adelaide | 23 days | 22 |
Common questions
How long is the public waiting list for pleurodesis in Australia?
Half of patients admitted from public hospital waiting lists for pleurodesis waited 10 days or less (national median, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30).
Can I avoid the wait?
As a private patient you choose your surgeon and usually wait less, but you pay fees, partly covered by Medicare and any private health insurance. Private hospitals don't publish waiting times.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) — MyHospitals, elective surgery waiting times, 2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30. All data sources.