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Hernia repair closes the weakness in the abdominal wall, usually reinforcing it with a mesh. Dr. Babu Elangovan repairs all common hernias by laparoscopic (keyhole) or open technique, relieving discomfort and preventing complications — often as day-care surgery.
Hernia repair closes the weakness in the abdominal wall, usually reinforcing it with a mesh. Dr. Babu Elangovan repairs all common hernias by laparoscopic (keyhole) or open technique.
Hernias do not heal on their own, so repair relieves discomfort and prevents complications — often as day-care surgery.
Keyhole (laparoscopic) repair offers smaller incisions and a faster recovery and suits many hernias, including bilateral or recurrent ones.
Open mesh repair remains an excellent option for certain hernias. The best approach is chosen after assessing the type, size and your general health.
Many people return to light activity within a week or two, avoiding heavy lifting for a few weeks.
Seek urgent care if a hernia suddenly becomes firm, very painful and cannot be pushed back, or if you have vomiting — this is an emergency.
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Hernias do not heal on their own and tend to enlarge. Repair is usually advised to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. Some small, symptom-free hernias may be watched, which your surgeon will discuss.
Most hernia repairs use a mesh to reinforce the weakened abdominal wall, which significantly lowers the chance of the hernia returning compared with stitch-only repair.
Both are effective. Keyhole repair offers smaller incisions and a faster recovery and suits many hernias; open repair is excellent for certain hernias. The best approach is chosen individually.
Many hernia repairs are done as day-care or short-stay surgery, with a graded return to activity over the following weeks.
Seek urgent care if a hernia suddenly becomes firm, very painful and cannot be pushed back, or if you have vomiting — this can mean the hernia is obstructed or strangulated.
Cost depends on the type of hernia, the technique and the hospital. We give a clear estimate at consultation, and hernia surgery is usually covered by health insurance.
Dr. Babu Elangovan, Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon, consults across Chennai — including Mira Health Care (Adyar), Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet), Capstone Clinics (Nungambakkam), Kumaran Hospital (Kilpauk) and THANC Hospital (Kilpauk).
Request a consultation and choose your preferred hospital. Enquiries reach Dr. Babu’s team and you are directed to the most suitable consulting location.
