Repairs the weak spot in the abdominal wall that caused the hernia.
At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we offer inguinal hernia repair using a range of techniques. An inguinal hernia is a bulge or swelling found around your groin which 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, spinal or local
Available to self-pay?
Yes
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
At Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, we take pride in providing a high standard of private hospital care for over 20 years.
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.
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 | Fees |
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. |
Treatment price | £3,325 |
Aftercare | Included |
From price | From £3,325 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£169 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £2,825 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,042 |
Hernia repair - groin (Inguinal) - laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) | Fees |
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Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. |
Treatment price | £4,055 |
Aftercare | Included |
From price | From £4,055 |
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£212 |
Representative example | |
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Loan amount | £3,555 |
Deposit | £500 |
Loan period | 18 months |
Representative APR | 9.9% |
Total amount repayable | £3,816 |
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 Tunbridge Wells 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.
We offer a variety of techniques for inguinal 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.
Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair
An open surgery technique typically performed with either local or spinal anaesthetic which means you’ll be awake but unable to feel pain in the area being operated on. Your abdominal wall is repaired using mesh.
ONSTEP technique
An open surgery technique where the surgeon repairs your hernia from outside the lining covering your abdominal organs and repairs the weakness with mesh. This will be carried out under local anaesthetic (where you’ll be awake but won’t be able to feel pain in the area being operated on) or general anaesthetic (where you’ll be asleep).
Getting here
We're located in Kent, six miles from the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultation
You’ll meet your chosen consultant in one of our 11 private consultation rooms. They’ll discuss:
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'll need to have a pre-operative assessment to check your fitness and overall health before the procedure.
In hospital
With hernia surgery, you can usually leave hospital on the same day. After your procedure you’ll be taken to a private room to relax until you’re ready to go home. This will normally be around two hours after surgery.
If you need to stay overnight, for example if you have other medical conditions or live alone, you'll stay in one of our private en-suite rooms. All of our rooms have:
Anaesthetic
Hernia surgery is often carried out under local or spinal anaesthetic, meaning you won’t be able to feel anything in the area being operated on but you will be awake. Sometimes, a general anaesthetic may be required, meaning you’ll be asleep throughout the procedure.
Your operation
The hernia repair surgery will usually take no more than an hour.
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 to three 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:
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.
We're located in Kent four miles southeast of Penshurst Place, the historic house once owned by King Henry VIII.
Fordcombe Road
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
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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/