NHS General Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Aylesbury

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a general surgeon is

10 weeks

That's just over 2 months

The NHS General Surgery waiting list at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd currently has 31 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 10 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 General Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd is an Independent Sector provider in the South East region.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25Apr 26
Typical wait
10.3weeks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
9in 10
▲ +87.1 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
31
▲ +31
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
9 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
31
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
25 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
1 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a general surgeon is about 12 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 97th out of 267 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 23rd out of 46 in South East

What does General Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hernia repair
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Appendix removal
Bowel surgery
Thyroid surgery
Haemorrhoid treatment
Varicose vein surgery
Abscess drainage
Lipoma removal

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, HP19 9AB
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS General Surgery waiting list at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd?

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd currently has about 31 patients on its General Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 10 weeks.

Does The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd meet the NHS 18-week target for General Surgery?

About 87% of General Surgery patients at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the General Surgery wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare General Surgery waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.