Repair of Abdominal Incisional Hernia

[Six Fiend]

Just wondering if there are any surgeons on here who may be able to shed some light on this one.

I had a gastrostomy for overnight feeding some years ago. When I ceased using it I had the tube removed but was of course left with a hernia. No bowel escape just a large lump on coughing, exercising, sitting up bending forward. No pain, just looks 'orrible!

Having made enquiries with my medical care team they advised me to see my GP for a referral. GP has done the letter but is 98% convinced that it will be rejected on the grounds of being cosmetic rather than medical.

Being a CF patient I'm not keen on too many GAs, I'll be due my 3rd in 9 months shortly for a new intravenous port, so open surgey under LA may be the best option.

So, any advice or ideas on how much this will cost privately would be very gratefully received.

I'm Googling my local Spire surgeons etc too.

Thanks
SF

ETA Given my ongoing medical condition insurance won't *cough up* for it.

Edited by Six Fiend on Friday 3rd February 18:20

Edited by Six Fiend on Saturday 4th February 12:14

[RRS_Staffs]

T2500

Google private medical fees and youll get an approximation of cost
My research shows £560 for the surgeon, prob the same again for the hospital if you are a day case and if LA no anaesthetic fee

However you would be a deserving case for NHS treatment

Id talk to your GP

Good luck

[Six Fiend]

Many thanks

Fingers crossed the GP referral goes through. She said she'd do her best.

[drfrank]

What you are asking is quite reasonable and would be performed on the NHS.

[The_Doc]

drfrank said:

What you are asking is quite reasonable and would be performed on the NHS.

I agree. Incisional hernias are not a cosmetic issue, and it's secondary to treatment for a serious primary pathology. You'll get an NHS referral.

[Six Fiend]

Thank you all that's good to know. Bristol is a difficult place to get funding at times so I'll let you know the outcome.