Groin (inguinal) hernias can limit your ability to lift, bend, or stay active — often causing discomfort, reduced mobility, and frustration. Left untreated, they tend to enlarge and become more painful over time, increasing the risk of complications such as strangulation or digestive problems.
On the NHS, hernia repair is considered routine, with waiting times often stretching to 3–4 years from referral to surgery.
At Excel Clinic, we offer a faster, safer, and more comfortable alternative. Our inguinal hernia repairs are carried out under advanced sedation — meaning you avoid general anaesthetic, remain completely pain-free, and recover within minutes , not hours. You can walk out of the clinic the same day, without the grogginess or side-effects associated with GA.
We are more affordable than many private hospitals, yet provide direct consultant access, advanced sedation techniques (allowing faster discharge and more pleasant experience), minimal waiting times (consultation within a week, surgery within three weeks), and outstanding aftercare.
Based in Cardiff, South Wales, our first-class, exclusive and first of a kind hernia service is here to get you back to normal quickly, comfortably, and affordably.
| Feature | Excel Clinic | Typical Private Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation Fee | £100 | £150–£250 |
| Time to Consultation | Within 1 week | 2–6 weeks |
| Time to Surgery | Within 3 weeks | 6–12+ weeks |
| Anaesthetic Method | Advanced sedation (no GA) – safer & pain-free | General anaesthetic – longer recovery, more risks & side-effects |
| Post-op Recovery | Advanced sedation (no GA) ~15 mins | General anaesthetic – 2-3 hours |
| Access to Consultant | Direct, easy access before & after surgery | Multiple admin layers before reaching consultant |
| Aftercare/Follow up | Included, with your surgeon | Often nurse-led; consultant follow-up extra |
| Patient Reviews | ★★★★★ Highly rated | Varies by site; mixed ratings |
At Excel Clinic, we perform inguinal hernia repairs using advanced sedation — a modern, patient-friendly alternative to general anaesthetic (GA). This approach keeps you fully comfortable and pain-free throughout your procedure, while avoiding the grogginess, sickness, and extended recovery time often linked with GA.
No general anaesthetic – reduced risks and a gentler experience
Pain-free throughout – complete comfort from start to finish
Rapid recovery – typically back on your feet within 15 minutes, not hours as with GA
Minimal side effects – less nausea, dizziness, and sore throat
Rapid discharge – walk out of the clinic shortly after your operation
A sedative is gently administered through a small drip in your arm. This places you in a calm, drowsy state, yet you remain able to respond if needed. At the same time, a local anaesthetic is used to numb the surgical area, ensuring complete pain control.
Because advanced sedation wears off quickly, most patients feel clear-headed and ready to go home within minutes of their procedure — without the prolonged recovery or overnight stay often required with GA.
Our patient share their experiences of undergoing hernia surgery at Excel Clinic in Cardiff, from their experience on the day of treatment through to recovery.
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.
Mr Abu Feroz is a highly experienced Consultant General Surgeon with over 30 years of expertise in hernia repair surgeries. Currently serving at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, he has performed thousands of hernia repairs throughout his distinguished career.
Renowned across South Wales for his skill in performing inguinal hernia repairs under local anaesthetic and sedation, Mr Feroz offers patients a safer and more comfortable alternative that avoids the side effects of general anaesthesia.
At Excel Clinic, he leads our hernia surgery services, combining clinical excellence with a patient-centred approach to ensure rapid recovery, minimal downtime, and outstanding outcomes.
We aim to make the cost of private hernia surgery clear from the outset. Our fees include the key elements of your treatment, including your surgeon, anaesthetic and sedation care where appropriate, theatre and clinical team costs, surgical materials and planned follow-up.
Pre-operative consultation and assessment with surgeon
Includes hernia repair under advanced sedation, theatre & facility fees, dissolvable sutures, dressings, nutritious post-op meal, and all follow-up/aftercare.
Follow up consultation
If requested by your Surgeon or Anaesthetist
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.
Our fixed, all-inclusive price is £4500 at Excel Clinic. This covers your surgery under advanced sedation, theatre and facility fees, dressings, a nutritious post-op meal, and all routine follow-up and aftercare.
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.
Our advanced sedation technique, exclusive to hernias in Wales, avoids the risks of general anaesthetic. You remain pain-free and comfortable, breathe for yourself, and recover far faster – usually ready to leave within 15 minutes of surgery. This is even faster than traditional sedation which also requires a 2 hour monitoring period post-op.
Your entire visit takes about 2 hours from arrival to discharge, including checks, surgery, and recovery.
Included is the hernia repair under advanced sedation, all theatre and facility fees, dissolvable stitches and dressings, a nutritious meal post-op, and all routine follow-up appointments.
Advanced sedation is often ideal for patients who want to avoid general anaesthetic, including many older adults. We’ll review your medical history at your consultation to confirm suitability and safety.
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 answer any queries and schedule your consultation!
