Appendectomy in Sussex: NHS Wait vs Private Cost

If you need a appendectomy in Sussex, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.

How long is the NHS wait for a appendectomy in Sussex?

In Sussex, the typical NHS waiting time for general surgery procedures such as appendectomy is around 43 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.

What does a private appendectomy cost?

Going private for a appendectomy in the UK typically costs between £3,500 and £7,000, with an average around £5,000. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 43-week NHS wait in Sussex — a saving of roughly 40 weeks.

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