Herniotomy procedure steps at Even Hospitals, Bengaluru. Package pricing from ₹1,80,000 to ₹2,70,000 + Mesh & Tacker, cashless insurance handled end to end, and consultants who do this procedure regularly rather than occasionally. Even Hospitals performs umbilical hernia surgery in bangalore in Bengaluru at Race Course Road, JP Nagar and Hebbal.
Estimated package range: ₹1,80,000 to ₹2,70,000 + Mesh & Tacker
| Package | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Mesh Repair Package | ₹2,00,000 to ₹2,70,000 + Mesh & Tacker |
| Open Hernia Repair Package | ₹1,80,000 to ₹2,50,000 + Mesh & Tacker |
Included: surgeon and anaesthetist fees, operating theatre, day-care room, standard consumables, discharge medication and the scheduled follow-up. Excluded: pre-operative tests ordered before admission, implants or meshes where the technique requires them, and treatment for unrelated conditions found during work-up. Cashless insurance is filed by our team; no-cost EMI is available.
Laparoscopic mesh repair uses a high-definition camera and 3 small keyhole incisions to access and repair the umbilical hernia, reinforcing the abdominal wall with a synthetic mesh. The minimally invasive approach leads to less post-operative pain, faster recovery, and significantly lower recurrence rates compared to traditional open repair.
Open hernia repair involves a single direct incision over the umbilical hernia site to push the protruding tissue back and reinforce the abdominal wall with sutures or mesh. This time-tested approach is recommended for large, recurrent, or complex hernias and remains the gold standard for definitive repair.
Surgery is advised when the hernia is causing pain, growing in size, has not resolved on its own, or there is risk of strangulation. Timely surgical repair prevents complications and provides definitive relief.
Umbilical hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed and safest surgeries. Laparoscopic repair takes 30 - 60 minutes; open repair takes 45 - 90 minutes, both under general anaesthesia.
Mild soreness near the incision is normal and managed with prescribed pain medication. Light activities resume within a week (laparoscopic) or 2 weeks (open). Full recovery takes 2 - 4 weeks depending on the technique. Avoid weightlifting for 3 months as mesh takes longer to integrate.
Start with clear liquids in the first 6 - 12 hours, then move to soft foods like khichdi, soups, and curd. Avoid heavy or oily foods for 1 - 2 weeks. Most patients return to a normal diet within a week.
With mesh reinforcement, recurrence is rare — under 5% over 10 years. Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding heavy lifting in the first 6 weeks, and treating chronic cough or constipation help prevent recurrence.
Light walking can be resumed within a few days. Avoid heavy lifting and core workouts for at least 6 weeks. Your surgeon will give you a personalised return-to-activity schedule.
In children under 4, umbilical hernias often close on their own. In adults, they don't resolve spontaneously — surgery is the only definitive treatment. Hernia belts only manage symptoms temporarily.
Even Hospitals, Race Course Road — central Bengaluru, 5 minutes from Sir M. Visvesvaraya / Majestic metro.
Even Hospitals, JP Nagar — south Bengaluru, close to Jayanagar and Banashankari.
Even Hospitals, Hebbal — north Bengaluru, off the Outer Ring Road.
Consultations run seven days a week. Call 080 4709 5888 or use the cost estimator to get a written quote before you commit to anything.