2026 multi-specialty surgery cost comparison: hip replacement UK $15K-$20K vs China $8K, cataract both eyes $5K-$10K vs $2K-$3K, spinal fusion $50K-$100K vs $10K-$15K. Covering orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, gynecology, ENT — NHS private pricing, US averages, China real costs.
NHS elective waiting list exceeds 7 million — orthopedics 42 weeks, ophthalmology 40 weeks, general surgery 25 weeks. Canada median 30 weeks. Learn how mymedvia’s surgery fast-track arranges operations in days — skip NHS queues, save 50%-90%. Complete guide for international patients.