THE HERNIA SURGERY

HOW ARE HERNIAS REPAIRED?

Over the last 100 years, many techniques have been used to repair hernias. Until about 25 years ago, most of these techniques involved repairing the weakness in the muscle by closing the weakness with stitches. Nowadays most surgeons use plastic mesh to repair and reinforce the muscle through which the hernia has protruded. Although some hernia surgeons use a laparoscope to place the mesh, well-documented studies have shown that this so-called “minimally invasive” technique is inferior to the standard technique that we use at our hernia surgery center. In fact, some of our operations have involved repairing failed laparoscopic hernia repairs!

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING MESH DURING A HERNIA SURGERY?

There are two major advantages to using mesh for a hernia surgery. First of all, studies have shown that hernias repaired using mesh virtually never come back. Before the use of mesh, recurrence rates were reported to be as high as 10%. With our mesh technique, the recurrence rate of a hernia is less than one percent.

The other major advantage of mesh is that patients whose hernias are repaired using mesh have a much easier recovery after the hernia operation because there is much less tension on the muscles compared to a hernia repair where abdominal muscles are stretched with sutures to cover the hernia opening. Our experience is that most patients are back to work within 5 to 7 days, and we never restrict patients’ activities after hernia surgery.

HOW IS SURGERY PERFORMED?

Most of our hernia surgeries are performed under sedation, otherwise known as “twilight anesthesia”. A board certified anesthesiologist will administer medication intravenously that will make you very drowsy so that you feel no discomfort during your hernia surgery. In addition, your surgeon will give you a long-acting local anesthetic medication which virtually eliminates any discomfort you might feel when you wake up from the anesthesia. A two to three inch incision is then made and the hernia is then repaired by suturing plastic mesh over the hole in the muscle. The incision is then closed with dissolving sutures.

WHEN WILL I BE DISCHARGED AFTER MY HERNIA OPERATION?

Our patients are all discharged an hour or so after hernia surgery. The incision is sutured with dissolving sutures, so no metal clips or skin stitches will ever need to be removed. There are no restrictions whatsoever following hernia surgery, and patients are encouraged to be active and shower.

If you have any further questions about what happens during a hernia surgery operation, contact our hernia center and we’ll be glad to help you!the hernia surgery

What To Expect

Discover the Affordable Hernia Surgery Difference

Same Day Consultation-surgery

Discover streamlined same-day consultation and surgery services. Visit by 11 am on Mon/Wed for hernia repair and recovery.

Transparent Pricing

Experience peace of mind with our all-inclusive flat fee of $2,600. We also participate with most major insurers and Medicare. We believe in transparent pricing for quality hernia care.

Maryland Surgery Center

Step into our modern surgery center, AAAHC certified, with our American trained board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, and dedicated staff, working together for a successful and pleasant surgical experience.

Minimal down time

Arrive by 11 am on a Monday or Wednesday, and get your surgery done that afternoon. No restrictions on returning to work and full activities after your hernia repair. Most patients return to full physical activity in 1-2 weeks.

Guaranteed Recurrence-Free Results

Trust in our mesh technique as we stand by our work – if your primary inguinal hernia recurs within 3 years, we'll repair it for free.

Proven Excellence

Benefit from our center's extensive experience, resulting in quicker recoveries, smaller incisions, and minimized post-operative discomfort.

Same Day Consultation-surgery

Discover streamlined same-day consultation and surgery services. Visit by 11 am on Mon/Wed for hernia repair and recovery.

Transparent Pricing

Experience peace of mind with our all-inclusive flat fee of $2,600. We also participate with most major insurers and Medicare. We believe in transparent pricing for quality hernia care.

Maryland Surgery Center

Step into our modern surgery center, AAAHC certified, with our American trained board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, and dedicated staff, working together for a successful and pleasant surgical experience.

Minimal down time

Arrive by 11 am on a Monday or Wednesday, and get your surgery done that afternoon. No restrictions on returning to work and full activities after your hernia repair. Most patients return to full physical activity in 1-2 weeks.

Guaranteed Recurrence-Free Results

Trust in our mesh technique as we stand by our work – if your primary inguinal hernia recurs within 3 years, we'll repair it for free.

Proven Excellence

Benefit from our center's extensive experience, resulting in quicker recoveries, smaller incisions, and minimized post-operative discomfort.

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Our Satisfied Patients

I suffered an inguinal hernia on my right side the first week of December, 2023. After doing research on how much surgery would cost I discovered that the prices ranged between $15,000 and $42,000! As I researched further I found the Affordable Hernia surgery center in…

William Laurin

William Laurin

Dr. Kravitz and staff helped our family immensely. We drove up from out of state and stayed the night before and night after. So grateful for their communication, expert care, and savings that amount to a zero off the end of the costs. Also not having…

Liana Bruce

Liana Bruce

I took my wife here for her hernia surgery. I highly recommend this place. It was an awesome experience from day one. We flew from Texas and had an awesome getaway. The surgery only took a couple hours and by the next day my wife was…

Glenn Simpson

Glenn Simpson

Wow this is a great place. I had hernia surgery yesterday and the whole experience was great. The staff and doctors are just so caring and friendly in everyway. I came from out of state because its so affordable compared to my home. But I was…

Johnny Gilchrist

Johnny Gilchrist

The name only tells half the the good stuff about the place. Yes the surgery was well priced and there were no financial surprises which was nice. But the best part was getting the appointment and surgery completed in one day by a qualified expert. We…

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