Gallbladder removal in Sussex: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a gallbladder removal in Sussex, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Sussex)
43 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for General Surgery in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£4,500–£8,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a gallbladder removal in Sussex?
In Sussex, the typical NHS waiting time for general surgery procedures such as gallbladder removal 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 gallbladder removal cost?
Going private for a gallbladder removal in the UK typically costs between £4,500 and £8,000, with an average around £6,000. 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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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.