The Spire Cardiff Hernia Service offers assessment and treatment by experienced consultant surgeons, recognised in their field. (Our surgeons are part of a very small number who offer specialised training to other consultants across the UK).
Remember not all lumps turn out to be hernias
Our hernia service offers patients the option of laparoscopic surgery using the most up-to-date high definition instruments which allows greater precision in the repair of groin, umbilical and post-surgical (incisional or recurrent) hernia's in a modern clean hospital environment.
The Benefits of Laparoscopic Surgery:
- Quicker procedure, minimising the time under general anaesthetic
- Majority performed as Day-Case, reducing disruption to the patient and time spent in hospital
- Less pain in the days following surgery, hence
- Less time off work and quicker return to normal activities
- Less likelihood of groin numbness and/or long term pain
- Smaller, less painful scars
In addition, dissolvable sutures are used and there is no need for dressings, allowing patients to wash and bathe immediately after surgery.
Spire Cardiff Hernia Service offers full diagnosis and investigation of abdominal masses to exclude serious conditions. Our laparoscopic hernia surgeons Mr Simon Phillips, Mr Michael Nutt, Mr Chris Wong, Mr Ashraf Rasheed , Mr Guy Blackshaw and Mr Jared Torkington are broadly trained in all aspects of abdominal surgery and are therefore able to manage other conditions that mimic hernias.
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend laparoscopic surgery for hernia by well-trained surgeons. The majority can be repaired this way, or under local anaesthetic, if necessary, to reduce the risks of general anaesthetic.
What to expect:
A thorough assessment at a convenient time to confirm hernia and to exclude other diseases which may cause lumps.
- choice of repair anaesthetic
- surgery time that suits your lifestyle
- choice of specialist
For further information on our services offered at Spire Cardiff Hospital please contact our customer service team on 029 2054 2509 or alternatively complete our online enquiry form.