Hernia Repair
Repairing a weakness in the abdominal wall, by keyhole or open surgery depending on the hernia.
Stay
Day care or short stay
Duration
About 45-90 minutes
Anaesthesia
General or spinal
About Hernia Repair
A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak point in the abdominal wall. Repair restores the wall, usually reinforcing it with a mesh. Depending on the type, size and your general health, the surgeon will recommend either a laparoscopic or an open approach.
Before you read on
Everything here is general information about hernia repair. Whether it suits you, and how it would be done in your case, is a decision for your doctor after examining you.
Your consultant's instructions always take precedence over anything written on this page.
When is it recommended?
Situations in which a doctor may suggest hernia repair.
- A visible bulge in the groin or abdomen
- Discomfort that worsens on lifting, coughing or straining
- Hernias at risk of becoming trapped
Procedure details
The usual sequence, from first consultation through to follow-up.
Examination
The surgeon examines the hernia and may arrange a scan to assess its size and contents.
Choosing the approach
Laparoscopic or open repair is recommended based on the hernia and your general health.
Surgery
The tissue is returned to place and the wall repaired, usually reinforced with mesh.
Activity guidance
Your surgeon will advise when you can lift, drive and return to work.
How to prepare
What to sort out before you come in.
- Examination and, where needed, an ultrasound or CT scan
- Fasting from the time your team specifies
- Stopping smoking beforehand lowers the chance of recurrence
- Arrange someone to drive you home
Recovery
What to expect afterwards, and roughly when.
- Usually a day case or a single overnight stay
- Walking is encouraged from the first day
- Avoid heavy lifting and straining for four to six weeks
- Report increasing pain, swelling or fever to us
Why choose Humayun?
What you can expect from us, whichever department you come in through.
Experienced specialists
Consultants who perform these procedures routinely, not occasionally.
Everything on one campus
Theatres, critical care, diagnostics and pharmacy in the same building, so care is not split across sites.
Safety you can check
Infection control, consent and clinical protocols audited against national accreditation standards.
In-house diagnostics
Laboratory and imaging on site, so results reach your doctor the same day rather than after a referral.
Clear about cost
You are told what a treatment involves and what it is likely to cost before you consent to it.
Support around the clock
A 24×7 emergency department and critical care units, whatever time you need us.
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