Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in Piedras Negras

Treat your inguinal hernia with safe, minimally invasive laparoscopy

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is the most reliable and fastest option for treating an inguinal hernia, especially if you have one of the most qualified teams in the region. Start today by scheduling a free consultation.

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How does it work?

This is the laparoscopic surgery procedure for an inguinal hernia.

Step 1

General anesthesia

The patient is given general anesthesia before the entire procedure.

Step 2

Small incisions

Small incisions are made and inflated with air to facilitate visualization of the procedure.

Step 3

Laparoscope

The surgeon inserts the laparoscope (a kind of probe to visualize the operation) and other devices to perform the procedure.

Step 4

Hernia repair

The surgeon repairs the hernia and then inserts a mesh to reinforce the area where the hernia was.

Inguinal hernia: symptoms and when to operate

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin that appears when part of the abdominal contents leaks out through a weak point in the abdominal wall. It is usually more noticeable when coughing, when carrying weight, or when standing for a long time, and can cause pain, burning, or a feeling of heaviness in the area.

Inguinal hernia does not go away on its own, nor with bandages or medication: the definitive treatment is surgery. Performing it in a scheduled manner is easier than doing it in an emergency.

Go to emergency room if the lump becomes hard, it hurts a lot; it no longer returns when you lie down or is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or fever: it may be a trapped or strangulated hernia.

Techniques I use: open and laparoscopic surgery (TAPP, TEP and PeTEP)

During the consultation, I will examine you and choose the technique based on the size of your hernia, whether it is on one side or both, whether you have already had surgery before, and your general health status:

  • TAPP laparoscopy (transabdominal preperitoneal): I enter through the abdomen with small incisions and place the mesh behind the abdominal wall.
  • Laparoscopic TEP (completely extraperitoneal): I place the mesh working between the layers of the abdominal wall, without entering the abdominal cavity.
  • PeTEPAnother laparoscopic variant that I use in selected cases.
  • Open surgery with mesh: an incision in the groin; it is a good option when laparoscopy is not the most appropriate for your case.

Inguinal hernia surgery in Piedras Negras: where I treat you

I consult in Specialist Clinic, Av. Emilio Carranza 1017, Office 302, Col. Burócrata, Piedras Negras, Coahuila. I speak Spanish or English and I receive patients from Piedras Negras, the entire region, and Eagle Pass, Texas. Phone: +52 878 115 7532.

I am certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery as a specialist in general surgery (validity 2024-2029) and in bariatric surgery (validity 2025-2030).

I accept patients with health insurance from GNP, MetLife, MAPFRE, Bupa, Inbursa, Zurich and Sinergia Médica; the coverage depends on your policy, so bring it to the consultation to review it with you.

Who performs the procedure?

Dr. Cristobal Garza

Hello! I am Dr. Cristóbal Garza, a certified general and metabolic surgery specialist by the Mexican Council of General Surgery. I have over 10 years of experience, during which I have performed more than 3500 successful surgeries. You're in good hands.

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Inguinal hernia laparoscopy price

What is the cost of an inguinal hernia laparoscopy?

The cost of a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is $65,000 MXN. It includes:

  • Professional fees
  • Hospitalization
  • Reinforcing mesh

What can you expect from an inguinal hernia laparoscopy?

Get well soon

You can usually go home the same day as a laparoscopy. Recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks for light activities and about 6 weeks for heavy activities.

Much less pain

With laparoscopy, the incisions and the procedure itself are much less invasive than open surgery, which is why it will cause you less pain and discomfort.

More security

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair it's much safer than open surgery because it requires fewer incisions and is less invasive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery generally takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It is a quick procedure.

You must rest for 48 hours after the procedure. In 1 to 2 weeks, you will be able to perform light activities. However, for more demanding physical activities, such as lifting very heavy objects or high-impact exercises, you will have to wait 6 weeks.

In a laparoscopic inguinal hernia operation, the surgeon makes small abdominal incisions. Through these incisions, he or she inserts the laparoscope (a kind of probe) to visualize the area to be operated on and other instruments to repair the hernia. After completing the procedure, the surgeon places a mesh to reinforce the operated area. The entire process takes between 45 and 60 minutes.

Yes, it is possible to perform laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. In fact, it is a safer and less invasive procedure than open surgery.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is a very safe procedure. It is less invasive than open surgery, and also offers a faster recovery.

Laparoscopy is usually a more convenient option than open surgery for an inguinal hernia because it requires fewer incisions, takes less time, results in less pain, and has a faster recovery.