What is Hernia Repair?

Surgical repair of a hernia by pushing the protruding tissue back and reinforcing the weakened muscle wall

What type of anesthesia is used?

Hernia Repair is typically performed under General or Spinal anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Hernia Repair?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Hernia Repair?

Hernia Repair has a documented success rate of 95% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Hernia Repair?

Hernia Repair is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your General Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

General Surgery · Gastrointestinal

1-2 hours

Duration

0-1 days

Hospital Stay

2-4 weeks

Recovery

₹30,000+

Cost

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📋Indications — Who Needs Hernia Repair?

1Failure of conservative (non-surgical) treatment after an adequate trial period
2Significant impact on daily activities, quality of life, or work capacity
3Imaging or diagnostic findings confirming the need for surgical intervention
4Risk-benefit analysis favouring surgery over continued observation
5Patient is medically fit for general or spinal anesthesia

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