Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, we offer inguinal hernia repair using a range of techniques. An inguinal hernia is a bulge or swelling found around your groin which is caused by a lack of strength in your abdominal wall muscles.
Your consultant will repair your hernia by moving the protruding tissue back into place and repairing the weakness in your abdominal wall muscles.
Sometimes also called
Typical hospital stay
Same-day discharge or 1 night
Procedure duration
Under an hour
Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Our consultants have wide experience in performing hernia repair surgery. They’ll offer you a treatment and recovery plan that’s tailored to you. With fast access to tests, scans and treatments, we can help relieve your symptoms and get you back to your everyday activities.
It’s common for this treatment to be done privately, and with our inclusive prices and access to payment plans you’ll find it easier and more affordable, whether or not you have medical insurance.
Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - open surgery | |||
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Initial consultation | £140 | ||
Treatment price | £3,712 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,852 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£192 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,212 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,456 |
Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) | |||
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Initial consultation | £150 | ||
Treatment price | £4,312 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,462 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£228 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,812 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £4,104 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Edinburgh Hospitals Murrayfield and Shawfair Park can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
Your consultant will recommend a treatment based on the location, size and type of hernia you have and your general health. We have a range of treatments available. All have their own potential benefits and risks which your consultant will discuss with you.
Trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal laparoscopy (TAPP)
A keyhole procedure where your surgeon inserts the surgical instruments through your abdomen and the lining covering your abdominal organs. The weakened area of your abdomen is strengthened using a mesh insert which is glued or stapled in place. This procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic, so you’ll be asleep.
Totally extra-peritoneal laparoscopy (TEP)
A newer keyhole procedure where your surgeon repairs your hernia without needing to cut into the lining covering your abdominal organs. Mesh is used to repair the weakness in your abdominal wall. This procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic, so you’ll be asleep.
Finding us
Our Spire Murrayfield Hospital is an approximate 20 minute drive east from Edinburgh Airport or 10 minutes west from Haymarket train station. Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is to the south east of Edinburgh city centre, conveniently located close to the City Bypass and the Royal Infirmary. We have free parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
Your initial consultation will be in one of our consultation rooms. During your appointment, your consultant will discuss:
Your consultant will also explain if you need to have further tests and scans to diagnose your hernia and decide which surgical technique they recommend for you. Before proceeding, you may also need to have a pre-operative assessment. This is to make sure the surgery is right for you, particularly if you’re having a general anaesthetic.
They’ll then outline a treatment and recovery plan that’s tailored to you.
Your visit
You can usually leave hospital on the same day as your surgery. You may need to stay overnight if you have other medical conditions or live alone.
If you’re able to go home on the same day, you can relax in a private room until you’re ready to leave – usually for about six hours after surgery.
The operation
During the operation, you’ll have either:
Hernia repair surgery usually takes less than one hour.
Pain management
After your operation, you’ll probably feel some pain or discomfort – this is normal after surgery. Our nursing team will give you painkillers to help you with this.
Your recovery
Your consultant will provide you with your expected recovery timeline. You should be back to most activities within six weeks of your operation, though it may be sooner depending on the type of hernia repair you had. You’ll return for a check-up appointment with your consultant around four to six weeks after your operation. As a guide, here’s a typical recovery timeline for hernia repair:
0-1 days
4-6 weeks
Leave hospital
Light activities, such as shopping and desk-based work
Back to normal activities
Leave hospital
Light activities, such as shopping and desk-based work
Back to normal activities
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Spire Murrayfield is an approximate 20 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport or 10 minutes from Haymarket train station. Regular buses serve the area well. Spire Shawfair Park is located to the south east of the city centre close to the City Bypass and the Royal Infirmary at 10 Easter Shawfair, Edinburgh, EH22 1FE.
Spire Murrayfield Hospital
122 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 6UD
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/inguinal-hernia-repair/
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1534281-overview
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351547
https://gi.surgery.ucsf.edu/conditions--procedures/inguinal-hernia.aspx
http://www.britishherniasociety.org/for-patients/what-does-surgery-involve/