Groin, or Inguinal hernias can limit activities, especially those involving lifting or bending. They can also limit mobility and cause frustration.
Unfortunately, inguinal hernias often get larger and more painful with time, making them harder to ignore. Health risks include hernia strangulation and digestion issues.
Hernias are treated as routine on the NHS, with waiting times upto 3-4 years from referral to surgery.
If you’re struggling to get it treated on the NHS due to long waiting lists, or finding private healthcare unaffordable, worry no more!
We are over £1000 cheaper than other private healthcare providers, and with the benefit of local anaesthetic and sedation, you can have a pain free operation and walk out immediately afterwards, without any period of observation needed!
With a first class inguinal hernia service based in South Wales, Excel Clinic is here to help!
At Excel Clinic, we specialise in inguinal hernia repair surgery in over patients over the age of 55, without the high price points or the long wait!
From work to hobbies, we’re here to relieve your symptoms and help you enjoy life again!
Our all-inclusive Inguinal Hernia Surgery package offers exceptional value—significantly less than larger providers, with superior service and dedicated aftercare.
We provide transparent pricing, covering everything from consultation to surgery, so you get the highest quality care without hidden costs.
See the pricing breakdown below for full details:
Pre-operative consultation and assessment with surgeon
Follow up consultation
An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in the groin muscles. It can cause discomfort, a visible bulge, or pain during activities like coughing, bending, or lifting.
While hernias don’t always cause immediate issues, they can lead to complications if left untreated. Repair surgery is the most effective solution to restore your comfort and health.
We are conveniently located in Cardiff Gate International Business Park, just off Junction M4 Junction 30
We proudly serve patients from not only Cardiff, but also neighbouring Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire.
At Excel clinic, we make the process of inguinal hernia repair surgery as smooth and comfortable as possible. Simply submit a booking form (on the bottom of this page), and we will take care of the rest! Our Hernia Surgery booking team will be in contact with you shortly after to arrange your consultation with the surgeon.
No referral is needed. Simply submit a booking form on this page and we will contact you and arrange your consultation.
Yes – you will pay a deposit to secure the booking for the surgery. Do not worry, this will be taken off the total price, which you will pay on the day of your surgery!
Shower the night before, or on the morning of, your surgery.
Do not shave the surgical area youtself. Your surgical team will do this on the day of your surgery.
It is important to wear comfortable and loose trousers. Avoid wearing belts as this will cause discomfort after the surgery.
You should organise someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
You will need to take some time off work for recovery. Everyones recovery period is different, and the time you need off work will depend on the naature of your work (see work FAQ)
If you are on certain types of medication such as blood thinners, your surgeon will discuss stopping these prior to surgery.
The procedure will usually take around an hour. This will include preparation time, administration of local anaesthetic and the surgery itself.
Yes. As the surgery is done under local anaesthetic you will be awake, but you will not feel any pain as the area will be numbed.
In certain cases, sedation may be used with a combination of pain medication to further relieve anxiety and pain.
If you are taking medication that thins the blood, you must inform us so we can make arrangements to stop this prior to surgery. This is to minimise bleeding during and after the operation. It is important to inform your surgeon if you are on blood thinning medications.
Your surgeon will examine you prior to surgery. If examination clearly demonstrates a hernia then no tests are needed. For subtle symptoms, an ultrasound scan may be arranged to confirm the diagnosis.
Unfortunately not – Inguinal hernias get worse with time, meaning they get bigger and more uncomfortable or painful with time.
Recovery times can vary depending on individual health and the type of procedure, but most patients:
The time you need off work depends on the nature of your job:
You can return to driving when:
We perform the open hernia repair technique.
The British Hernia Society recommends using the open technique to repair most primary single-sided hernias (those appearing for the first time on just one side).
Keyhole surgery tends to have a quicker recovery time in people who:
However, the risk of serious complications, such as the surgeon accidentally damaging the bowel, are higher with keyhole surgery than with open surgery.
As we are a private (non NHS) clinic, we are not bound by the patient’s location. We receive patients from a large area, including Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire!
Please complete and submit the booking form below, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to take care of the rest!
