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The number of patients waiting six months or more for surgery has tripled over the past four years in England, the Royal College of Surgeons has said.
In March, nearly 130,000 people had been waiting for operations after being referred by a consultant, compared with 45,000 in March 2013.
But nine out of 10 patients were still treated within 18 weeks, data shows.
The surgeons said they were concerned that many more patients would wait longer for surgery in the future.
Earlier this year, NHS England boss Simon Stevens said growing pressures in the health service meant he could no longer guarantee treatment within the 18-week target time for operations such as knee and hip replacements.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40122075
In March, nearly 130,000 people had been waiting for operations after being referred by a consultant, compared with 45,000 in March 2013.
But nine out of 10 patients were still treated within 18 weeks, data shows.
The surgeons said they were concerned that many more patients would wait longer for surgery in the future.
Earlier this year, NHS England boss Simon Stevens said growing pressures in the health service meant he could no longer guarantee treatment within the 18-week target time for operations such as knee and hip replacements.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40122075
