FairWaitDiagnostic laparoscopy (e.g. endometriosis) waiting times and costs in the UK
Official NHS waiting times for diagnostic laparoscopy (e.g. endometriosis) at every hospital in England, and how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland compare, plus what it costs to go private. Figures from July 2026, checked daily.
Shortest NHS waits in England for gynaecology
The 15 hospitals with the shortest median wait, out of 167 hospitals treating NHS patients that have patients waiting to be admitted for treatment (clinic-only services are left out). Private hospitals here treat NHS patients for free on a GP referral. Figures are for each NHS trust or provider as a whole.
| Hospital / trust | Type | Region | Median wait so far | Within 18 weeks | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetbury Hospital Trust Ltd | Private · takes NHS | South West | 3 wk | 100% | 32 |
| Huddersfield Private Hospital | Private · takes NHS | Yorkshire and The Humber | 4 wk | 96.6% | 205 |
| The Hamptons Hospital Ltd | Private · takes NHS | East of England | 4 wk | 91.4% | 210 |
| Clementine Churchill Hospital | Private · takes NHS | London | 5 wk | 99.6% | 237 |
| The Christie NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | North West | 5 wk | 100% | 55 |
| KIMS Hospital (Newnham Court) | Private · takes NHS | South East | 6 wk | 97% | 133 |
| The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | London | 6 wk | 95% | 1,613 |
| Hampshire Clinic | Private · takes NHS | South East | 6 wk | 82.8% | 93 |
| Sulis Hospital Bath (Foxcote Avenue) | Private · takes NHS | South West | 6 wk | 88.7% | 151 |
| Hendon Hospital | Private · takes NHS | London | 6 wk | 83.3% | 144 |
| Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre - Devizes | Private · takes NHS | South West | 7 wk | 76.6% | 137 |
| Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | East Midlands | 7 wk | 73.9% | 2,895 |
| Isle of Wight NHS Trust | NHS | South East | 8 wk | 81.4% | 818 |
| Spire Elland Hospital | Private · takes NHS | Yorkshire and The Humber | 8 wk | 90% | 60 |
| The One Health Group Plc | Private · takes NHS | Yorkshire and The Humber | 8 wk | 78.7% | 653 |
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Each nation publishes its own figures, measured differently, so they're shown separately (specialty: gynaecology).
Scotland
Half of the 13,019 people waiting for treatment had waited 165 days or less so far; 90% had waited less than 431 days (month ending 31 August 2026). Shortest by NHS board: NHS Orkney (—), NHS Western Isles (33 days), NHS Fife (82 days).
Wales
45,105 patient pathways waiting; 34.6% for 26 weeks or more and 14.7% for over a year (July 2026). Wales doesn't publish a median wait.
Northern Ireland
4,991 people waiting for treatment (quarter ending 30 June 2026). Median wait so far by trust: Northern 10 wk, Southern 14 wk, Western 16 wk, Belfast 18 wk, South Eastern 30 wk, Regional day procedure centres 35 wk (worked out from published week bands, so approximate).
Common questions
How long is the NHS wait for diagnostic laparoscopy (e.g. endometriosis)?
In England, half of the 586,514 people currently waiting for gynaecology treatment had been waiting 14 wks or less so far, and 60% within 18 weeks (July 2026; the NHS standard is 92%). It varies a lot by hospital: the shortest median above is 3 wk. The NHS publishes waits by specialty, not by individual operation, so this is the wait for the specialty that treats it.
How much does diagnostic laparoscopy (e.g. endometriosis) cost privately in the UK?
Typically £3,000–£4,500 as a self-pay patient. This is a FairWait estimate from published price lists — prices vary by hospital and consultant, so ask for a written quote. On the NHS it's free.
Can I choose a hospital with a shorter wait?
In England you have the legal right to choose where you're referred for most planned hospital treatment, including private hospitals that treat NHS patients, at no cost. Ask your GP, or see the NHS guide to choosing a hospital.
Sources: NHS England — Referral to Treatment waiting times (July 2026) · Public Health Scotland · Welsh Government (StatsWales) · Department of Health (NI). Private prices are FairWait estimates. All data sources.