Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Parkway Hospital, 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
Spire Parkway Hospital is an established local private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
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 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £3,216 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,216 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£162 |
Representative example | |
---|---|
Loan amount | £2,716 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £2,916 |
Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £4,078 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,078 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£214 |
Representative example | |
---|---|
Loan amount | £3,578 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,852 |
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 Parkway Hospital 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.
Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair
An open surgery technique typically performed with either local or spinal anaesthetic which means you’ll be awake but unable to feel pain in the area being operated on. Your abdominal wall is repaired using mesh.
ONSTEP technique
An open surgery technique where the surgeon repairs your hernia from outside the lining covering your abdominal organs and repairs the weakness with mesh. This will be carried out under local anaesthetic (where you’ll be awake but won’t be able to feel pain in the area being operated on) or general anaesthetic (where you’ll be asleep).
Finding us
Spire Parkway Hospital is situated a few miles south of Birmingham city centre in Solihull, the hospital is near to both Birmingham International and Solihull train stations. We have free parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
Your initial consultation will be in one of our 14 private 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 so, you’ll have one of our 38 en-suite private rooms, which will have:
If you’re able to go home on the same day, you can relax in either a private room or the day ward until you’re ready to go home – usually for about five hours after surgery.
The operation
During the operation, you’ll have either:
Hernia repair surgery typically takes less than one hour.
After surgery
It’s normal to feel some pain or discomfort after hernia surgery, so to make your recovery easier, our nurses will give you medication to help you manage pain.
Going home
Your consultant will be able to advise you on your expected recovery time, based on the surgery you had and your overall health. For most people, you should be back to your usual activities in around six weeks. You’ll return for a check-up appointment with your consultant around two weeks after your operation.
Although everyone’s different and your consultant will be able to give you advice specific to you, here’s a typical recovery timeline:
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 Parkway Hospital is situated a few miles south of Birmingham city centre in Solihull with easy access to the M42, M6, M40 and M5.
We're just a few miles from Birmingham International Airport.
1 Damson Parkway
Solihull
Birmingham
West Midlands
B91 2PP
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Parkway Hospital.
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/