Hernia Surgery in Bhakkar

Dr. Shehryar Niazi treats all common hernia types, from inguinal and umbilical to incisional and hiatal, using both laparoscopic and open techniques. His team focuses on a secure repair and a comfortable recovery for patients in Lahore and Bhakkar.

Hernia repair for a working district

Farming, lifting and manual work are daily life across Bhakkar district, and they are also how most groin hernias announce themselves. A bulge that appears on straining and disappears lying down is the typical story. Repair with mesh at Brigadier Shafiq Trust Hospital, laparoscopic where suitable and open where that serves the patient better, deals with it before heavy season work makes it worse.

The practical advantage of local surgery is the follow up. A stitch check or a wound question is a short trip from Mankera or Darya Khan, not a day lost travelling to Lahore.

Open or keyhole, honestly chosen

Not every hernia in every patient should be done laparoscopically. Very large scrotal hernias, some redo cases and patients unfit for general anesthesia can be better served by an open mesh repair under regional anesthesia. Both options are on the table at the Bhakkar clinic, and the recommendation follows the examination, not a fixed preference.

Returning to physical work

The question every farmer and laborer asks is when lifting can restart. After mesh repair, light activity resumes within days, and heavier work is reintroduced in stages over the following weeks depending on the repair and the job. Rushing back to full loads early is how recurrences happen, so the timeline is set individually at the follow up visit rather than guessed.

Procedures we perform

Laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal TAPP/TEP, ventral/incisional IPOM)

Keyhole repair for inguinal, ventral and incisional hernias with mesh support and a quick recovery.

Open hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)

Open surgery for inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias with lasting mesh support.

Frequently asked questions

What types of hernia does Dr. Shehryar Niazi treat?

He treats inguinal, umbilical, incisional, hiatal and other common hernias, and chooses laparoscopic or open repair based on your case.

Is laparoscopic hernia repair better than open surgery?

Both work well. Laparoscopic repair uses small cuts and often means less pain and a quicker recovery, though the right choice depends on the hernia.