Hernia Surgery in Surat

A hernia occurs when tissue — usually part of the intestine or abdominal fat — pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall muscle. The most common types are inguinal hernia (in the groin), umbilical hernia (around the navel), and incisional hernia (through the scar of an earlier operation). All three are common reasons patients across Surat — from Athwa and Adajan to Vesu and City Light — come to see Dr. Piyush Khanna.

Recognising the symptoms

Most hernias announce themselves as a soft bulge that becomes more noticeable when standing, coughing, or straining, and often flattens when lying down. Some cause a dragging ache or discomfort rather than sharp pain. The finding that needs urgent attention is a hernia that suddenly becomes firm, painful, and cannot be pushed back in — this can mean the tissue is trapped (incarcerated) or its blood supply is compromised (strangulated), and it should be treated as an emergency rather than something to wait out.

When surgery is — and isn't — the right call

Not every hernia needs an operation the day it's discovered. A small, symptom-free hernia in an older patient with significant other health issues may reasonably be observed for a period, under medical advice. But hernias do not resolve on their own, and most will gradually enlarge over time. Dr. Khanna's approach is straightforward: he examines the hernia, discusses your symptoms and lifestyle, and gives an honest opinion on whether — and when — repair makes sense for you, rather than pushing surgery as a default.

The laparoscopic approach

Where suitable, Dr. Khanna repairs hernias using the laparoscopic (keyhole) technique — a small camera and fine instruments through a few small incisions, placing a mesh to reinforce the weakened area from behind. Compared with traditional open repair, this generally means less post-operative pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker return to normal movement, though the choice of technique is tailored to the type, size, and location of the hernia, as well as any previous surgery in the area. For some incisional or very large hernias, or where earlier operations have altered the anatomy, an open approach may still be the safer and more durable option — a judgement that comes from experience rather than a fixed rule.

Recovery

After a routine laparoscopic hernia repair, most patients are able to walk the same day and go home within a day or two. Light activity typically resumes within a week to ten days, with heavier lifting and strenuous exercise held off for a longer, individually advised period to let the repair strengthen fully. Follow-up visits let Dr. Khanna check the repair site and confirm recovery is on track.

Why experience since 1991 matters here

Hernia surgery looks routine from the outside, but the technical judgement — mesh choice, fixation, handling scar tissue from a prior repair, deciding between laparoscopic and open — is where decades of continuous practice at Shree Mahavir Hospital show. Recurrent and complex hernias, in particular, benefit from a surgeon who has seen a wide range of anatomy and outcomes over a long career.

To discuss your specific hernia — its size, location, and how it's affecting you — call the OPD or visit during OPD hours. See all conditions treated or find directions and hours.