Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Murrayfield Wirral Hospital, we offer hernia repair using a range of techniques. A hernia 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
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral, we take pride in providing excellent private hospital care to our patients across Merseyside and beyond.
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 | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £3,050 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,050 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£152 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £2,550 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £2,736 |
Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £3,920 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £3,920 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£204 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,420 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,672 |
LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF INGUINAL HERNIA - - Hernia surgery | |||
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
Treatment price | £4,837 | ||
Aftercare | Included | ||
From price | From £4,837 | ||
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£259 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £4,337 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £4,662 |
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 Murrayfield Hospital Wirral 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.
We offer a variety of techniques for hernia surgery. The treatments available to you will depend on the type, size and location of your hernia and your general health. Your consultant will discuss which option is best for 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.
Coming into hospital
We're situated close to the M53, and you can also reach us by taking the train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is a 15 minute taxi ride away. There’s free parking available for you and your visitors.
Meeting your consultant
Your appointment will take place in one of our private consultation rooms. Your consultant will discuss:
You may also need a pre-operative assessment before you can proceed with surgery. This will be to ensure the procedure is suitable for you, especially if you need a general anaesthetic.
Your stay
For most hernia repair surgery, you can leave on the same day, so you won’t need to stay overnight. However, if you do need to stay with us (for example if you have other medical conditions or live alone), you’ll stay in one of our private, en-suite rooms, which have:
For day case procedures, you’ll be able to relax in a day case pod or private room until you’re ready to go home. This will usually be around three to four hours after your procedure.
Anaesthetic
For keyhole (laparoscopic) procedures, you’ll need a general anaesthetic, where you’ll be completely asleep. For open surgery, you can usually have a local or spinal anaesthetic, meaning you’ll be awake but unable to feel pain where you’re being operated on.
Procedure duration
Hernia repair surgery usually takes under one hour.
Pain management
After your operation, you’ll probably feel some pain or discomfort – this is normal after surgery. Our nursing team will work closely with you to manage your pain effectively.
Your recovery
Your consultant will provide you with your expected recovery timeline. You should be back to most activities within six weeks of your operation, though it may be sooner depending on the type of hernia repair you had. You’ll return for a check-up appointment with your consultant a few weeks after your operation. As a guide, here’s a typical recovery timeline for hernia repair:
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.
As well as being close to the M53, you can also reach us by taking the train to Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is a 15 minute taxi ride away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 17 miles from the hospital.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 8.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday: closed, except for visitors
Holmwood Drive
Thingwall
Wirral
Merseyside
CH61 1AU
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral.
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/