✦ HERNIA SURGERY · OPEN / LAPAROSCOPIC

Open Hernia Repair

Q: Does hernia mesh cause long-term problems?

Modern lightweight polypropylene mesh is well-tolerated by the vast majority of patients. Serious complications occur in less than 2%.

Q: When should I have my hernia repaired?

All symptomatic hernias should be repaired. Femoral hernias should be repaired promptly due to high strangulation risk.

Q: Can both inguinal hernias be repaired at the same time?

Yes — laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair through the same 3 incisions in one anaesthetic is a major advantage of the keyhole approach.

Mesh repair of all hernia types — inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, and ventral — open or keyhole approach.

45–90 Min TREATMENT DURATION

Day Care / 1 Day CARE SETTING

Open APPROACH

2–3 Weeks RECOVERY TIMELINE

What is Open Hernia Repair?

Hernia repair corrects defects in the abdominal wall or groin through which organs protrude. Mesh reinforcement is the standard of care — reducing recurrence from 5–20% with suture alone to under 1–5% with mesh. The choice between open and laparoscopic repair depends on hernia type, size, and patient factors. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs both open and laparoscopic hernia repair for all hernia types — inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, and ventral. Day surgery for most cases with return to light activity in 1 week.

Suitable for patients with symptomatic hernias of any type — inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, or ventral hernias — requiring surgical repair with mesh reinforcement to prevent risk of strangulation.

How the Procedure Works

Pre-operative Assessment

Clinical examination confirms hernia type, size, and reducibility. CT for complex, large, or recurrent hernias.

Anaesthesia

GA for laparoscopic repair. Local or spinal anaesthesia for open inguinal repair. Antibiotic prophylaxis given.

Hernia Reduction

Hernia contents reduced into abdomen. Hernia sac identified and assessed for appropriate mesh sizing.

Mesh Placement

Polypropylene mesh placed — preperitoneal for laparoscopic, onlay or sublay for open — and secured with tacks or sutures.

Recovery

Day surgery for most cases. Return to light activity in 1 week. Heavy lifting avoided for 4–6 weeks until mesh integrates.

Outcomes

45–90 MinTREATMENT DURATION

Day Care / 1 DayCARE SETTING

OpenAPPROACH

2–3 WeeksRECOVERY TIMELINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Mesh reduces recurrence from 5–20% suture-only to under 1–5%
→Tension-free repair — mesh bridges defect without straining the fascia
→Laparoscopic option — smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery
→Day surgery for most cases — home the same day

Mesh hernia repair has transformed hernia surgery — recurrence rates under 1% with minimal recovery time. Whether open or laparoscopic, we choose the approach that gives each patient the best long-term result.

— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hernia mesh cause long-term problems?+

When should I have my hernia repaired?+

Can both inguinal hernias be repaired at the same time?+

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