Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgeon

[pmacaodh]

I'm now one of the unlucky 25% of males to need this, so I'm looking for up to date info on surgeons that perform hernia repair using a variety of techniques and not just flat mesh repair. Several consultations with general surgeons in CM have yielded nothing new. Neither have days of extensive googling... Has anyone had surgery recently, maybe using non-mesh repair, here in Thailand or abroad? Bit of a long shot, but you never know - it is quite a common surgery.

[Soutpeel]

Got it done 6-7 years ago at Bangkok Rayong hospital (none mesh repair, open) cant remember the name of the surgeon but did a bl**dy good job and well looked after at the hospital.....THB 80k or there abouts

[pmacaodh]

Thanks Soutpeel, I'll contact them now. So, if it wasn't mesh, do you recall which technique it was by any chance?

[Soutpeel]

Thanks Soutpeel, I'll contact them now. So, if it wasn't mesh, do you recall which technique it was by any chance?

From what he told me....lots of internal stitches... ....my scar is about 5" long.....

[sinbin]

Go for the mesh. It's a much stronger solution to the repair. I had one done in a government hospital for 10,000 Baht, incl 2 night private room. No complaints, and would gladly recommend the procedure.

[Sheryl]

I think you can get an open procedure with mesh or non-mesh pretty much everywhere. Each case differs a bit in what's best and surgeons also have their preferences. Consult several different general surgeons and discuss with each what approach they recommend and why.

Where things get more differentiated is if you want a laparscopic ("key hole" approach, as only some surgeons are trained in that. It also costs a great deal more.

[pmacaodh]

Thanks for everyone's contribution. I went with prolene mesh repair by a very experienced surgeon (in his words, and also by his age) at Lanna and am recovering well. Scar of just over 2 inches and some bruising, but one week later almost no trace, except a thick ridge under the skin. Only time will tell how good the repair was, but so far so good. Total cost 39k (they are a little liberal with the extra costs, but nothing I can do about it).

For anyone else in the same boat, I want to share my experience: My biggest fears leading up resulted from too much research online. There you can find many reported problems with mesh, some with awful consequences, but after digesting it all, the common denominator for these problems seemed to be either: inexperienced surgeon, recalled mesh technology or problematic (e.g obese/frail) patients. Instead, sticking to the published peer-reviewed research and speaking to several surgeons, I found that this method really is the 'gold standard'. The specialist hernia clinics in Toronto and Germany may get better results without mesh, but if you're in Thailand, this would to be the optimal choice. Since I was in good shape, I concluded that working with an experienced surgeon using a prolene single layer mesh was my best option.

[Sheryl]

Glad it went well, and thanks for the feedback.

[eeeya]

Had hernia op at Bangkok hospital, key hole surgery with mesh implant. Cost about 140k. 2 nights in hospital. 3 scars about 5mm long, cant hardly see it. As far as durability, I lift weights 4 times a week and work on the drill floor of an oil rig.. No probs.

Totally happy with the job. Aussie doc was astounded at the quality when shown

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