Hernia surgery at Spire Elland Hospital
Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Elland Hospital, our consultants offer surgery to treat inguinal hernias – a lump or bulge around your groin which is caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall muscles.
During an inguinal hernia repair operation, your consultant will push the protruding tissue back into place underneath your abdominal wall and repair the weakness.
Sometimes also called
- Herniotomy
- Hernioplasty
- Herniorrhaphy
The procedure(s) listed above are examples only and may not be available at all Spire hospitals.
At a glance
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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
Why Spire?
- Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
- Wide range of treatments offered
- Transparent pricing
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Hernia surgery: what to expect at Spire Elland Hospital
Spire Elland Hospital is a long-established private hospital providing care to our patients across Halifax and the surrounding Yorkshire areas.
We offer fast access to treatment for inguinal hernias if they’re causing you pain or complications. You have a choice of expert consultants who can perform the procedure and offer you a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to your needs.
How much does Hernia surgery cost at Spire Elland Hospital
We offer many ways to pay and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t 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 | £3,184 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £3,184 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£160 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,684 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,880 |
| 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 | £4,222 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £4,222 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£222 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £3,722 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £3,996 |
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 Elland 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.
Preparing for hernia repair surgery at Spire Elland Hospital
Finding us
Spire Elland Hospital is situated just 2 minutes’ drive from the M62 motorway. Public transport options are available. We have free parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
Your initial consultation will be in one of our 13 private consultation rooms. During your appointment, your consultant will discuss:
- Your symptoms and check your abdomen and suspected hernia
- Your health and medical history
- What you’d like to achieve through treatment
- Which surgical method is best for you and what it involves
- The anaesthetic you’ll need – either a general anaesthetic (where you’ll be asleep) or a local or spinal anaesthetic (where you’ll be awake but unable to feel pain in the area being operated on)
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.
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Hernia surgery: your procedure
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 37 en-suite private rooms, which will have:
- TV/radio
- En-suite
- Window
- Armchair
- Wardrobe
If you’re able to go home on the same day, you can relax in a private room until you’re ready to go home – usually for around four to six hours after surgery.
The operation
During the operation, you’ll have either:
- A general anaesthetic, meaning you’ll be asleep – usually required for keyhole (laparoscopic) procedures
- A spinal or local anaesthetic, meaning you’ll be awake but unable to feel anything in the region being operated on – this is usually used for open hernia repair surgery
Hernia repair surgery generally takes less than one hour.
Hernia surgery: your recovery
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 four to six 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:
Treatment and recovery timeline
0-1 days
4-6 weeks
0-1 days
Leave hospital
1-2 weeks
Light activities, such as shopping and desk-based work
4-6 weeks
Back to normal activities
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0-1 days
Leave hospital
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1-2 weeks
Light activities, such as shopping and desk-based work
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4-6 weeks
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.
How to get to us
We are convenient for patients in Calderdale, Huddersfield, Kirklees, Dewsbury and Bradford.
For Sat Nav use HX5 9ER and turn right at Spring Gardens store.
Spire Elland Hospital,
Elland Lane
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9EB
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Elland Hospital.
Sources
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/