General Surgery

Our consultant general surgeons treat the full range of common surgical conditions including all types of hernia (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric, incisional and recurrent), gallstones and cholecystectomy, haemorrhoids and other anal conditions, skin lesions and lipomas, and varicose veins. Many procedures are performed as day case under keyhole (laparoscopic) technique.

NHS waits for elective hernia repair commonly exceed 9 to 18 months as it is often deprioritised relative to cancer and emergency work. At Kinvara Private Hospital we typically offer a first consultant general surgeon appointment within 1 to 2 weeks of enquiry, with surgery scheduled 4 to 6 weeks after the decision to operate.

Hernia repair has a transparent fixed-price package covering the consultant surgeon, anaesthetist, theatre, hospital stay, mesh where used, and follow-up. Self-pay prices typically range from around £2,800 to £4,500 depending on the type of hernia (inguinal vs incisional) and whether the repair is open or laparoscopic. Please contact Kinvara Private Hospital on 01709 464200 for current pricing. 0% interest finance is available over 12 months through Humm for treatments over £500.

Yes. Many hernias are suitable for laparoscopic (keyhole) repair, which involves three small ports and a tension-free mesh placed behind the abdominal wall (TEP or TAPP technique). Compared with open repair, keyhole hernia repair typically results in less post-operative pain and a faster return to work and activity. Your consultant will recommend the best technique for your hernia.

Most hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, anal procedures and minor skin surgery at Kinvara are performed as day-case procedures with same-day discharge. Larger or complex cases (such as incisional hernia with significant abdominal wall reconstruction) may need a single overnight stay. Your consultant will set expectations at consultation.

Yes. All general surgery at Kinvara Private Hospital is performed by a GMC-registered consultant general surgeon, not a trainee or registrar. The same consultant who sees you at your pre-operative consultation performs your operation and reviews you at follow-up.

Kinvara Private Hospital is at 2 Clifton Lane, Rotherham, S65 2AJ, South Yorkshire. We see general surgery patients from Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.