Welcome to our operating theatre.

Will the Hernia operation hurt?

There will be minimal post-operative pain and discomfort. However the incision will be infiltrated with local anaesthetic at the end of the procedure.

The Anaesthetic.

The anaesthetic may be general, local or an epidural anaesthetic. The epidural anaesthetic will numb your body from mid-section to your toes. You will have a choice of being either awake or asleep throughout the procedure. These various anaesthetic techniques and be discussed with the Consultant Anaesthetist who will be responsible for the anaesthetic and will be in attendance at all times.

Shown below are a number of photos taken during a routine Hernia operation. Clicking on each image will enlarge it to full size. Please use your browsers "Back" button to return to this page after viewing a full size image.

The skin is prepared and the area draped.	A small 2cm semi circular incision is made around the belly button.
The hernia is reduced	The Ventraex patch is shown before insertion.
The patch is prepared for insertion into the hernia.	The patch has been inserted through the defect to close it.
The skin is closed over the repair.	A sterile dressing is placed over the repair.