Hernia Surgery – Dr Sadashiv Chaudhari

COMMON SYMPTOMS

What is a Hernia — And When Should It Be Treated?

A hernia happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Most commonly in the abdomen or groin.

A visible bulge in the abdomen or groin
Pain or pressure while walking, exercising, or lifting
Discomfort that worsens toward the end of the day
A bulge that disappears when you lie down
Heaviness or aching in the affected area

When is surgery needed?

A hernia treated early is straightforward. A hernia treated late becomes complex. A poorly performed repair can lead to recurrence—requiring more complex surgery later.

Surgery is recommended when:

The hernia is growing or causing increasing pain

It is affecting your ability to work, exercise, or move normally

There is a risk of strangulation — where the hernia becomes trapped and blood supply is cut off.

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A poorly performed repair can lead to recurrence, requiring more complex surgery later.

How does minimally invasive surgery work?

Surgery used to mean weeks of recovery. It doesn’t anymore.

Open Surgery (traditional)

A single large incision. Longer hospital stay. Recovery measured in weeks. More post-operative pain. Visible scar.

Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery (minimally invasive)

2–3 small incisions. Less disruption to the body. Most patients walking the day after surgery. Recovery measured in days. Minimal scarring.

Dr. Chaudhari was among the early adopters of robotic hernia surgery in Mumbai — not because it was a marketing tool, but because when precision is the standard, you use the best available instrument. The choice between laparoscopic and robotic is made on clinical grounds for each case, not applied uniformly.

What does Robotic Surgery mean for you?

More control for the surgeon. Faster recovery for you.

The robot does not operate independently. It extends the surgeon’s precision — allowing finer movements, better visualisation, and more accurate mesh placement than the human hand alone. For the patient, this translates into less tissue disruption and a smoother recovery.

RECOVERY — WHAT TO EXPECT

Most patients walking the day after surgery
Short hospital stay — typically 1–3 days depending on the case
Return to desk work within approximately one week for most patients
Return to physical activity varies by case — discussed clearly in consultation
Follow-up checks until recovery is fully complete

What about the risks of delay?

The longer you wait, the harder the repair.

A hernia that is managed early is a routine procedure. One that is left until it becomes an emergency is significantly more complex — with higher complication risk, longer recovery, and greater disruption to your life.

The best time to treat a hernia is before it becomes an emergency.

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