A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside. This is most commonly seen in the groin area but can occur in other places. Surgical treatment is usually quite straightforward and involves returning the abdominal contents to the inside and then reinforcing the abdominal wall in some way.

The commonest hernias are usually those in the groin (inguinal/ femoral) and hernias that occur after previous surgery (incisional hernias). Dr Srinivasa can repair these via a traditional open or key-hole (laparoscopic) approach. The latter is often associated with faster recovery and return to regular activities. Dr Srinivasa can also offer robotic hernia repair. This is especially suited to incisional hernias as it doesn't require the original scar to be re-opened and is thus associated with less pain and lower risk of swelling (seroma) after surgery.

Dr Srinivasa favours the use of biological mesh if mesh is required.