Inguinal and Femoral Hernia Repair
Summary:
- Inguinal and femoral hernias, referred to as groin hernias, are very common.
- We can treat these with a laparoscopic surgery to assist with a faster recovery.
- Price: up to $500 with adequate Private Health Insurance (self-pay options are available)
Inguinal and Femoral Hernias
Inguinal and femoral hernias, referred to as groin hernias, are very common. Approximately 10,000 hernia operations are performed in Victoria each year.
Inguinal hernias occur in up to 10 percent of males but are much less common in females. Femoral hernias are more common in women than men but are, overall, much less common than inguinal hernias.
The most serious complication of groin hernias is strangulation. This occurs when a segment of the bowel is caught in the hernia and becomes obstructed or even gangrenous — medical attention must be sought immediately. This complication is more common in femoral hernias.
Hernias never cure themselves and almost always require surgery for repair.
The team at LapSurgery Australia are recognised for their exceptional and major contribution to the Government sponsored Bariatric Safety Registry (BSR). The BSR tracks surgical complications and provides an unbiased safety record for weight loss surgery.