Hernia Repair Surgery
Surgical repair of a hernia (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, or hiatal) using mesh reinforcement. One of the most common general surgeries worldwide.
Cost comparison
87.5%
savings compared to US pricing
8.0× cheaper
Procedure details
Duration
1–2 hours (laparoscopic), 30–60 min (open)
Hospital stay
Same-day to 1 day (laparoscopic), 1–3 days (open)
Recovery
1–2 weeks (laparoscopic), 3–6 weeks (open)
When is this surgery needed?
- Visible or palpable bulge in the groin, navel, or abdomen
- Pain or discomfort during lifting or straining
- Incarcerated or strangulated hernia (emergency)
- Hiatal hernia causing severe acid reflux
Why is it cheaper in India?
- ✓India manufactures surgical mesh (Ethicon, Brahmos) locally
- ✓High volume — hernia repair is the most common general surgery in India
- ✓Lower anaesthesia and facility costs
Quality & safety
Hernia repair is routine in India with outcomes matching global standards. Laparoscopic repair (TEP/TAPP) widely available. Indian surgeons are trained in the same techniques as US/EU counterparts. Recurrence rates: 1–5% with mesh repair.
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