A private hysterectomy in the UK typically costs £6,500-£12,000 in 2026, depending on type and location. A vaginal or laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy usually costs £7,000-£10,500; an abdominal hysterectomy £7,500-£11,000; and a robotic-assisted hysterectomy £9,000-£14,000+. A radical hysterectomy for cancer can be £12,000-£20,000+. The initial consultation (£200-£350) is often charged separately. Central London hospitals are the most expensive; regional hospitals are often thousands cheaper.

A fixed-price package usually includes the surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist’s fee, theatre costs, hospital stay (for the standard nights), nursing care, and standard follow-up. Often charged separately: the initial consultation, pre-operative tests and scans, removal of ovaries (oophorectomy) if added, histology, take-home medication, and any complications (unless the package includes a treatment guarantee). Always ask whether it’s a fixed-price package and what happens if there are complications.

Adding removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes (a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) typically brings the cost to £8,000-£12,000, somewhat more than a hysterectomy alone. If your ovaries are removed and you haven’t yet gone through the menopause, you’ll experience surgical menopause and may be offered HRT — discuss this with your surgeon before the operation.

The surgical fees are broadly similar, but a keyhole or vaginal hysterectomy can work out cheaper overall because the hospital stay is shorter (often day-case or one night, versus 2-3 nights for abdominal surgery) and recovery is faster. Robotic-assisted hysterectomy is the most expensive due to the technology. Your surgeon recommends the approach based on what’s safest for you — not everyone is suitable for keyhole surgery (large fibroids may require open surgery).

Recovery depends on the type: vaginal and laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomies typically take 2-4 weeks, while an abdominal (open) hysterectomy takes around 6-8 weeks. You’ll need to avoid heavy lifting and sex for around 4-6 weeks. Many keyhole and vaginal hysterectomies are now day-case or single-overnight stays. Always follow your surgeon’s specific aftercare advice. Authoritative recovery guidance is available from the NHS.

Usually yes — if it’s medically necessary and consultant-recommended for a covered condition (fibroids, heavy bleeding, endometriosis, prolapse, etc.), and provided the condition isn’t pre-existing or excluded under your plan. You must get pre-authorisation from your insurer before booking, use a recognised hospital and consultant, and stay within plan limits. If the condition was diagnosed before your policy started, it may be treated as pre-existing and excluded. Always check with your insurer first. See our pre-existing conditions guide.

For a benign (non-cancer) hysterectomy, NHS waits can run from several months to over a year in many areas, as it’s classed as non-urgent. Going private typically means surgery within weeks, at a time and hospital of your choice with a surgeon you select. NHS cancer-related hysterectomies are prioritised and treated quickly. See our NHS wait times guide.

Yes — many private hospitals offer finance options or interest-free/low-interest payment plans for self-pay patients, spreading the cost over months or years. You’ll typically need to pass a credit check. Weigh the interest cost against paying upfront. See our guides on private healthcare finance options and interest-free credit for private healthcare.

A total hysterectomy removes both the womb and the cervix (this is the most common type). A subtotal (or partial) hysterectomy removes the womb but leaves the cervix in place. If you have a subtotal hysterectomy you’ll still need regular cervical screening (smear tests). Your surgeon will advise which is appropriate for your condition. The cost is broadly similar, though total hysterectomy with ovary removal costs more.

Private hysterectomies are performed at private hospitals nationwide, including the major groups (Spire, Nuffield Health, Circle Health Group, HCA, Ramsay) and independent hospitals. Choose based on your location, your insurer’s hospital list, and which gynaecologists practise there. Browse our independent guides for London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and more in our hospitals hub.

A private hysterectomy in Scotland typically costs £6,800-£10,500, broadly similar to the north of England and somewhat below London prices. Costs depend on the surgical approach and hospital. As with the rest of the UK, get a fixed-price written quote and check whether your insurer covers Scottish hospitals on your plan.

That depends on your circumstances. Going private is worth considering if you’re facing a long NHS wait for a benign hysterectomy, want to choose your surgeon and date, or value the privacy and comfort of a private room. The clinical quality is high in both settings (the same consultants often work in both). If you have insurance that covers it, the main benefit is speed and choice. If self-paying, weigh the £6,500-£12,000 cost against the wait and your symptoms. Many people find the faster access and reduced disruption to work and life worth it.