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Hernia consultants in Bristol

Is hernia pain affecting your quality of life? If you live in the Bristol area and want fast access to hernia repair consultants near you, Practice Plus Group has got you covered. Use the arrows on the carousel below to find the hernia specialist for you.

Hernia specialists in London

If you suspect you need hernia repair surgery in London, we have a range of consultants all specialising in the procedure. Our consultants are located at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford.

Why you should see a hernia repair specialist

You may want to consider seeing a hernia repair surgery specialist if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Severe pain: Experiencing severe pain in the affected area (especially if it’s accompanied by fever or nausea)
• Swelling or discolouration: If the bulge or lump of hernia becomes red or purple, or if you notice swelling or tenderness
• Inability to push the bulge back in: If you’re unable to push the bulge or lump back in, or if it becomes stuck, it could be a sign of a strangulated hernia
• Changes in bowel movements or urination: If you experience changes in your bowel movements or urination, such as constipation or difficulty passing urine, it could be a sign of a serious complication associated with your hernia.

Patient testimonial

“Everything was great with the surgery at my local Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre and I’d definitely recommend others not to put up with hernia pain. The team there was fantastic.”

How to choose the best hernia specialist near you

If you live in the UK and need hernia repair surgery, you’re in luck. Boasting a range of consultants general surgeons, it isn’t hard to choose the right hernia surgeon for you. However, that isn’t to say you shouldn’t do your research beforehand.

Resources such as The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) website can make finding hernia surgeons a much more straightforward task.

Different types of hernia specialists in the UK

As there are many different types of hernia, it goes without saying there are lots of different types of specialists around to treat them. The different types of hernia specialists include:

• abdominal hernia specialist
• femoral hernia specialist
• hiatal hernia specialist​
• inguinal hernia specialist
• umbilical hernia specialist
• incisional hernia specialist
• groin hernia specialist​
• sports hernia specialist

Hernia treatments we offer

At Practice Plus Group, we offer private hernia surgery for the following types of hernias:

• femoral hernia
• incisional hernia
• recurrent hernia
• umbilical hernia

Hear from one of our hernia specialists

“You should seek immediate medical attention if your hernia becomes strangulated. This can cause severe tissue damage and potential organ failure. Symptoms of a strangulated hernia are severe pain, fever, nausea, and abdominal swelling.”

How it works

At Practice Plus Group, we specialise in keyhole (laparoscopic) procedures and open surgery. Keyhole surgery uses smaller incisions (cuts) but is a little trickier. It involves the surgeon making several small cuts which allow for the use of various special instruments to repair the hernia.

Between two and four small incisions are made through the abdominal wall through which the surgeon passes a thin telescope with a light on the end (called a laparoscope) and the instruments needed to carry out the procedure.

The laparoscope allows the surgeon to see the hernia and observe the surgery, which is done through the incisions using long thin instruments.

The hernia and/or hole are covered with mesh from within the abdomen and staples are used to fix the mesh to the muscle tissue.

For an open repair, a single cut is made over the hernia. The hernia is then replaced within the abdomen (tummy) and the weakened area repaired with a mesh. This technique is still the most common hernia repair technique in Britain. Local or spinal anaesthetic is usually administered for open hernia repair surgery. This means that during the procedure, patients are awake but unable to feel any pain.

Booking a hernia consultation near you

Booking an initial consultation with one of our hernia specialists is easy.

Simply call us on 0330 818 8945 or email us at privatepatient@practiceplusgroup.com

Your consultation will involve a pre-operative assessment of your general health and specific condition. Once you’ve been diagnosed, your consultant will devise a treatment plan specific to your needs and requirements. Feel free to ask as many questions about the procedure as you like; it’s all about getting yourself prepared for your upcoming treatment.

So, if you think you need hernia repair surgery, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

How to pay

There are two ways to pay for hernia repair surgery at Practice Plus Group:

• Self-pay private healthcare – this can be done in a one-off lump sum payment or via a finance plan
• Private medical insurance – if you already have an existing policy.

If you don’t wish to pay for your healthcare, hernia repair surgery is available via the NHS. You should be aware that choosing this option is likely to mean much longer waiting times for consultation and surgery.

Prices

The table below provides an illustration of the cost of hernia surgery at the main healthcare providers in the UK.

Why choose us to repair your hernia?

At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care every step of the way. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and high levels of cleanliness and infection control, we’ll make sure you’re looked after. In fact, we were the first provider to have all services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Sources and references

¹ MyTribe Insurance: Cost of hernia surgery

NHS: Hernia

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trusts

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