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Over 40 expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

Established Clinics

Award winning plans

Over 40 years of expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

Nationwide Clinics

Award winning treatment plans

Medically reviewed Mr Tahir Hussain
CONSULTANT GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGEON
MBBS, FRCS (gen, surg.), MS Masters in Surgery
Last July 5th 2024

Hernia Repair Surgery (Herniorrhaphy / Hernioplasty)

At least one in ten people will develop a hernia at some point during their lifetime and hernia repair is one of the most performed procedures .

What is a hernia?

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or body part protrudes the muscle due to . This then often causes a lump under the skin. Hernias can affect anyone of any age and often need as .

Getting hernia repair surgery on the NHS may come with long wait times and difficult stages which means lots of are being left untreated.

How to treat a hernia?

Hernia Surgery, also known as a or a is the best treatment for hernia repair. We are pleased to offer private hernia repair in Harley Street London with our expert surgeons: Mr Tahir Hussain, Hernia and Vascular Consultant, and Mr Piero Nastro, Laparoscopic, General and Colorectal Surgeon.

There are two types of hernia repair surgery techniques, open surgery and (keyhole) surgery. Mr Hussain offers Open Mesh Repair surgery also known as a . This involves using a surgical mesh to repair the hernia opening. Instead of solely the mesh into place, we allow the body to heal naturally around it which can help to prevent a recurrence.

Open surgery for hernia repair is the NICE for hernia.

Benefits of Hernia Repair with Mesh

At our Hernia Clinic, we treat a wide variety of hernia types including:

Hernia Repair Consultations for self-pay are available at our hernia clinic in .

Why choose Private Hernia Repair?

Hernia Repair Surgery at a glance

Procedure Time

30 – 60 minutes

Type

Local Anaesthetic

Stay

Day Case

Garment

Bandaging

Washing

Keep wound dry for 5 days

Sleeping

No Restrictions

Driving

2 Days

Up & Mobile

1 day

Sexual Activity

1 week

Back to Work

2 – 3 days

Excercise

4 weeks

Travel

2 weeks

Full recovery Time

6 weeks

What causes a hernia?

Whilst there are lots of different types of hernias, they are all caused by the same thing which is an opening or of muscle or fascia which allows organ or tissue to be pushed through.

that causes pressure in the abdomen can cause a hernia which includes:

Things such as smoking, poor nutrition, pregnancy, and can also put you more at risk of developing a hernia..

What are the symptoms of a hernia?

The most common of a hernia is a bulge or lump that usually in the or groin area. The lump can often be pushed back in and may disappear when laid down. Other include:

This is the most common type of hernia which occurs when fatty tissue or part of the intestine or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT/BHRT) bowel pokes through. This type of hernia will be around the groin area. It is generally caused by repeated strain on the but can also be associated with old age. We offer Hernia Treatment at The Private Clinic

An hernia, commonly referred to as belly button hernia usually occurs at birth. It is when the opening that the cord passes through, does not seal properly following birth. This creates a for fatty tissue or the bowl to proceed through. It causes a lump to appear on the abdomen near the belly button. Whilst more common in babies, it can also affect adults, particularly after on the tummy. We are able to treat Adult Hernias at The Private Clinic.

A hernia is very similar to an Hernia, but they are actually a lot less common and more in women rather than men. They occur when the bowel or fatty tissue protrudes causing a lump in the upper thigh area. They usually appear lower than an Inguinal Hernia but have a higher risk of to the bowel and often require urgent . We are able to treat Femoral Hernias at The Private Clinic.

This occurs when the wall did not close completely during . They often have minimal symptoms and often go unnoticed but, in some cases, they can cause a lump to appear below the sternum, or breastbone, and above the belly button. We are able to treat Epigastric Hernias at The Private Clinic.

A hernia is not very common but can be visible when there is a in the spigelian fascia which is a layer of tissue that the two muscles groups that are at the front of the . A lump or bulge may appear to the side of the abdomen, below the belly button which is usually fatty tissue pushing through. We are able to treat at The Clinic.

A sports hernia is a soft tissue injury that occurs in the groin area. It is most caused by or sports where there are intense twisting . This can cause a strain or tear of the soft tissue such as muscle, tendon or in the groin or lower . It is also referred to as ???athletic pubalgia’. Sport hernia’s are not often visible but it can cause severe pain in the groin area which can get better with rest, but often comes back when you return to sport. We are able to treat Sports Hernia at The Clinic.

What to Expect

A consultation will take place at our Private Hernia Clinic in London Harley Street with our Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon, Mr Tahir Hussain or Laparoscopic, General and Consultant Surgeon, Mr Piero Nastro who are hernia specialists.

Your will:

You will then meet with your dedicated patient coordinator who will provide you with a detailed hernia treatment plan with full cost and pricing details so you can leave and able to decide if to go ahead with hernia repair .

In the interests of patient safety, all our are assessed against our selection criteria. Following your hernia treatment consultation and review of your past medical history, the physician or pre-operative nurse will choose the pre-operative tests considered to be appropriate, most of which are routine blood tests.

You will be provided with a sheet ahead of your procedure which will help you to for your hernia repair surgery.

Open Hernia Repair can be under local or general . This will be discussed at your consultation. The procedure will be performed at our Private London Hospital in Square.

The surgery will take around minutes to and patients will be able to go home in the hours following.

On the day of your procedure, you will be given an time which is usually an hour before the agreed start time of surgery.

Once admitted:

Hernia Mesh Repair Procedure

You will then return to a room where you will be able to rest. Our specialist team will be on hand to ensure you are feeling well post-procedure and once we are happy with your recovery you will be discharged by your surgeon.

You must leave the by a family member or friend; you will not be allowed to drive yourself home.

Before you leave the hospital, you will be provided with aftercare instructions to follow and any required . You should ideally have someone with you for 24 hours following surgery so they can continue to you.

A member of our nursing team will call you the day following your hernia repair to make sure you are well and following the surgery and anaesthetic. You will have also been provided details on our team who you will be able to 24/7 should you have any concerns at any stage of your recovery time.

Your groin or abdomen may feel sore and after hernia repair whilst the site heals. Pain should help manage this for the first few days .

It is recommended that you drink lots of fluid and eat a healthy diet to avoid the risk of constipation.

If you need to move, cough, sneeze or stand then we applying gentle pressure on the treated area before and during to reduce pain.

Many patients return to work 2-3 days following hernia repair surgery, this will depend on what you do for work as those with more strenuous roles may need to take longer off.

You should be able to return to most light after a couple of days, but we recommend avoiding heavy and other activities for at least 4 weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hernias are caused by anatomical and can’t be passed on through family, so they are not hereditary. However, you may be more prone to developing a hernia if members of your family have experienced them as there may instead be a family history of weak .

It is difficult to prevent the type of muscle weakness that leads to hernias, but there are things you can do to reduce in your abdomen which can help to lessen your risk of an inguinal hernia. These include:

It is not possible for a hernia to treat itself and if left treated, then there is a risk that it will get bigger. In some cases, can become painful and the longer they are left, the more risk there is for complications such as strangulation or which then may require emergency surgery.

A hernia occurs when the hole in which the hernia is protruding closes on whatever is pushing through. In cases where the hernia is part of the bowl, this can become very serious as it may be off blood which can cause the organ to experience tissue death and release toxins into the which could then go on to cause septicaemia. It is very important that if you your hernia change in appearance, severe pain, vomiting or constipation then to go to A&E immediately.

Yes, hernia repair surgery is available on the NHS however you will firstly need to be and then accepted for surgery before then joining a wait list for an operation date. This could take months.

By choosing to go for hernia repair you will not need to be and can see our expert Hernia & within weeks. You will then also be able to choose when you wish to have hernia repair to work around any important events.

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Meet our Hernia Repair Surgeons

We are the UK’s leading cosmetic group and have some of the most hernia repair surgeons working with us.

Laparoscopic, General & Consultant Surgeon

Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon

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