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Affects 1 in 4 men in their lifetime
Minimally invasive preferred approach
Most repairs done same day
Advanced precision surgery available
The key risk of an untreated hernia is strangulation, when the herniated tissue becomes trapped and loses its blood supply. This is a surgical emergency. Early elective repair is therefore strongly recommended for most symptomatic hernias.
The most common type. Inguinal hernias occur through a weakness in the groin muscles; femoral hernias arise just below the groin crease. Both are more common in men.
Include umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric, incisional, spigelian and parastomal hernias. Arise through natural weak points or previous surgical scars in the abdominal wall.
A soft bulge under the skin, often more prominent on standing, coughing, or straining, and reducible (pushes back in) on lying down.
A dragging, aching, or sharp sensation at the hernia site, particularly with physical activity, coughing, or prolonged standing.
A hernia that cannot be pushed back in. This requires prompt surgical assessment as it carries a higher risk of strangulation.
Sudden severe pain, redness, vomiting and inability to reduce the hernia indicate strangulation, a surgical emergency requiring immediate attention.
A general feeling of weakness or pressure in the abdomen or groin, even without a clearly visible lump.
Swelling in the groin that may extend into the scrotum in men, or the labia in women.
The hernia is identified by examination in standing and lying positions. The type, site, reducibility and size are assessed.
Used when the diagnosis is uncertain, particularly for small or occult hernias, or to distinguish between different types of groin swelling.
For complex or recurrent hernias, particularly incisional or large ventral hernias, CT provides detailed anatomical information to guide surgical planning.
Not all hernias are alike. The choice of technique, laparoscopic, robotic or open, depends on hernia type, size, previous surgery, and your individual anatomy. Specialist assessment ensures the correct repair for your hernia, performed with the lowest risk of recurrence and complications.
Fellowship-trained in minimally invasive hernia repair, including complex, recurrent and large hernias.
All hernia types from simple inguinal to complex incisional hernias, assessed and managed under one specialist.
Most patients seen within days. Early elective repair prevents emergency presentations and complications.
Early repair is safer than emergency surgery.
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