Laparoscopic Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Keyhole repair for inguinal, umbilical, incisional and complex ventral hernias — including advanced abdominal wall reconstruction (eTEP, TAPP, component separation) for large defects and recurrences.

What is a hernia?

A hernia is a gap or weakness in the muscle wall of the abdomen, through which fat or a loop of bowel pushes out to create a bulge. Hernias are mechanical problems — they do not heal on their own and tend to enlarge slowly over time. Surgery is the only definitive treatment.

Types treated

• Inguinal (groin) hernia — the most common type, repaired by keyhole TEP or TAPP
• Umbilical & epigastric hernia — at or near the navel, and in the upper midline
• Incisional hernia — through the scar of a previous operation
• Complex & recurrent ventral hernia — larger defects needing abdominal wall reconstruction (eTEP-RS)

Why choose the keyhole approach?

Laparoscopic repair means small 5–10 mm incisions instead of one long cut — which for most patients means significantly less pain, a shorter hospital stay, tiny fading scars, a lower risk of wound infection, and a faster return to work and activity. Both-sided and recurrent hernias are often particularly well suited to a keyhole approach.

Is mesh safe?

Surgical mesh is a sterile, medical-grade material used worldwide to reinforce hernia repairs and dramatically reduce the chance of recurrence. Modern meshes used in laparoscopic repair have a strong, well-studied safety record. The type of mesh planned for you, and why, is always explained before surgery.