Hernia surgery at Spire Hartswood Hospital
Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Hartswood 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
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Clear, simple pricing and flexible payment options
Hernia surgery: what to expect at Spire Hartswood Hospital
Spire Hartswood Hospital is a well-established provider of private hospital treatments. Patients come to us from Brentwood, Billericay, Chelmsford, Basildon, Romford, other parts of Essex and South East England.
We have a team of expert consultants who have wide experience in performing hernia repair surgery. With a consultant of your choice, you can expect fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, consultations and treatment.
How much does Hernia surgery cost at Spire Hartswood Hospital
It’s common to have this type of surgery done privately, 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 | £200 | ||
| Treatment price | £3,000 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £3,200 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£149 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,500 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,682 |
| Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150 | ||
| Treatment price | £4,276 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £4,426 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£225 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £3,776 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £4,050 |
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 Hartswood 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 Hartswood Hospital
Getting here
At Spire Hartswood Hospital, we’re very easy to reach from the A12, A13, M25 and M11, based just 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles from central London. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
You’ll meet your chosen consultant in one of our private consultation rooms. They’ll discuss:
- Your symptoms and medical history
- How inguinal hernia surgery works
- The specific procedure they recommend for your needs
- The type of anaesthetic you’ll require – either a general anaesthetic (where you’ll be asleep) or a local or spinal anaesthetic (where you’ll be awake but unable to feel anything in the area being operated on)
- The potential benefits and risks of the procedure
Your consultant may need you to have additional tests or scans before they can recommend the next steps. Sometimes, particularly if you need a general anaesthetic, you may need to have a pre-operative assessment to check your fitness and overall health before the procedure.
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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 en-suite private rooms, which will have:
- A wall-mounted TV
- WiFi access
- An en-suite bathroom
- Comfortable chairs for your visitors
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 about four 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 normally 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 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:
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
Spire Hartswood Hospital is based in quiet and peaceful grounds, just two miles from the M25 motorway and easily accessible from other major roads like the M11, A12 and A13. It is 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles from central London.
Spire Hartswood Hospital,
Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3LE
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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 Hartswood 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/