There is a wide range of costs for hernia repair and it depends on factors such as where the procedure is performed or insurance coverage. The most expensive cost of hernia surgery is the facility (hospital or surgery center) and anesthesia. Your surgeon may have ways to control these costs.
As long as hernia surgery is deemed medically necessary, most insurers cover this procedure.
Our office is dedicated to making hernia surgery as affordable as possible, even if you don’t have insurance.
No insurance? No problem!Most things will be discussed with you in consultation, however, be sure you ask questions about pain management,
what to expect after surgery and when you can resume normal or strenuous activities.
We do not demand any referral to our center and are happy to see any patient with a need to be seen.
During your initial visit, we help to clarify your diagnosis and treatment options through an in-depth interview and physical exam. Learn more about what to expect during your
first visit.
Depending on the type of repair that you need, your surgery can be performed in a surgery center or a hospital.
Dr Yunis operates at a surgery center that is 1 mile from his office in Sarasota.
Dr Yunis operates at 2 full service hospitals.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital smh.com and HCA Florida Doctors Hospital Sarasota
Some smaller hernia operations can be scheduled within 2 weeks of a visit. Some types of surgeries that require prolonged time with the
DaVinci Robot at a hospital may not be able to schedule for 4-6 weeks.
Most mesh in hernia surgery is permanent and lasts longer than a human lifespan. The mesh is very fine and in a position that rarely does a patient with mesh have any sense of the mesh’s presence.
Some newer meshes are absorbable and will disintegrate over 6 - 12 months. Despite the attractive nature of these materials, it is still unclear whether these meshes function as well as permanent meshes to reduce the risk of hernia recurrence.
Because hernia mesh is usually placed on the inside of the abdominal wall, you will not be able to feel it.
The hernia surgeon who performs your hernia repair will discuss your
repair options including whether or not he/she will use hernia mesh and the type chosen for your circumstances.
The size of hernia mesh used in your surgical procedure depends on the size of your hernia and repair site.
Often referred to as hernia mesh failure, a few signs of hernia mesh problems include:
Pain that does not resolve over time
Flu-like symptoms that can indicate infection
Bowel obstruction that leads to difficulty urinating and passing stools or gas
