Hernia is formed when an organ of your body pushes through an opening in the muscles which holds the organ in its place. Hernia is caused by excess strain and muscle weakness. It may happen due to weightlifting, coughing, aging, pregnancy, constipation, obesity etc. The common symptom for hernia is a bulge in the affected area which can be felt with your fingers. This lump is more palpable when you are standing and disappears when you lie down. There might be pain in the bulge area while coughing.
Most of the hernias can be easily diagnosed during a physical examination by our surgeon Dr S P Bhanot at the hospital in Gurgaon. The imaging tests of Ultrasound Scan, CT Scan or MRI Scan can be used to confirm the diagnosis. For Hiatus hernia, Barium X-Ray or Endoscopy may also be useful in diagnosis. The different types of hernias that are treated at Bhanot Hospital, Gurgaon in Haryana are Inguinal, Hiatus, Umbilical, Incisional and Ventral. If the hernia is not increasing in size or is not giving any kind of pain.
If the hernia is not causing any problems then surgery may not be required at this point. In some cases wearing tight compression garment helps in keeping the hernia in check. Losing body weight, doing exercises to strengthen the muscles around the hernia and eating fibre rich diet which eases constipation would help in the management of hernia without surgery. However surgery still remains the only permanent treatment for hernia.
Dr S P Bhanot is of the best surgeons for performing the hernia surgery in Gurgaon, Haryana through open or laparoscopic method. The open surgery is done by giving an incision near the site of the hernia and the surgeon uses a mesh to tie-up the hernia so that it cannot grow in size any further. The surgery can also be done laparoscopically but is less common in cases of hernia as compared to the other abdominal surgeries. The hospital stay would be 2-3 days and the patient would need 10-15 days for recovery after the surgery. The recovery in laparoscopic surgery would be faster and the hospital stay would also be shorter. The most common problem in hernia surgery is infection acquired during the surgery which gets the mesh infected and does not respond to antibiotics. In such cases redo surgery is needed to remove the mesh and you are back to square one.
Dr S P Bhanot is one of the most best and extensively trained General & Laparoscopic Surgeon for doing Hernia Surgery at Bhanot Hospital. The cost of both the open and the Laparoscopic Hernia Repair is in the range of Rs. 50,000 - 70,000 - 1,20,000. The cost also depends on the room category chosen by you. Hernias are operated through open and Laparoscopic. methods at Bhanot Hospital, Gurgaon depending upon the choice of the patient and at times as per the need of the case. In some cases laparoscopic hernia surgery in not advisable. Dr Bhanot will always advise the best line of treatment after analysing your medical history and you can be rest assured that it would be in your best interest.
If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.
Bhanot Hospital was setup by Dr Satpal Bhanot and Dr Anuradha Bhanot who have been serving the patients coming from all over the world for the last 25 years. The hospital which is a centre of excellence in the field of high end complex surgeries is equipped with state of art machines. Thousands of patients who had little hope of survival due to dreaded diseases are living testimony of our success in the medical field. We offer super speciality services in the fields of Cancer Surgery, Oncology, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Urology, Cosmetic Surgery, Gynecology Surgery, Obstetrics and ENT Surgery. Providing high end treatment at affordable cost is our key differentiator from several good hospitals that exist in the nearby vicinity and the country.
At Bhanot Hospital you get access to the latest cutting edge medical technology in the fields of Diagnostics, Surgery and Intensive Care. 1.5 Tesla MRI, 50 Slice CT Scan, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, Echocardiography, Digital X-Ray, Laparoscope, Endoscope, Arthroscope, Ureteroscope and C-Arm are available. The operating rooms are fully equipped to carry out the most complex surgeries like Cancer Surgery for any body part, Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic and Ureteroscopic Surgeries. We are performing high risk surgeries with excellent outcomes. We have fully equipped intensive care unit (ICU) to take care of the patients who have undergone long and lifesaving surgeries. Dedicated team of critical care specialists, pulmonologists and anesthetists provide round the clock service to the ICU patients.
We have deployed the best medical team to provide high quality treatment to our patients. We have consultants in the fields of Cancer Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynae Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics, Cosmetic Surgery, ENT Surgery, Pulmonology, Critical Care and Anesthesia. Our consultants have the best qualifications and long experience of successful outcomes. We have visiting consultants in the fields of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery to provide superspecialty care to the patients. The team of doctors is supported by qualified Medical Officers, experienced nurses and paramedical staff. The patient care services department ensures that the patients visiting the hospital get hassle free and compassionate care in salubrious environment.