What is a hernia?
A hernia occurs when an internal structure, such as fat or bowel, pushes through a weakened area in the muscle or connective tissue, forming a bulge that may cause discomfort or pain, particularly with activity.
Can it be fixed?
Hernia surgery involves the repair of areas of weakness in the abdominal wall. We are able to do this through a traditional open operation or using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy or robot-assisted surgery. Typically areas of repair are reinforced with a soft, macroporous mesh, however in some instances depending on patient preference and suitability, we are able to perform a no-mesh hernia repair.
We perform these procedures under anaesthesia, typically on a day-case basis. This means that our patients are fully mobile and can be discharged on the day of surgery to continue their post-operative recovery from the comfort of their own home.