Home of The Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Institute — from routine keyhole repairs to the complex and recurrent hernias other centres refer onward.
A hernia is a weakness or gap in the abdominal wall through which internal tissue pushes out, appearing as a bulge — most commonly in the groin (inguinal), at the navel (umbilical) or through a previous operation scar (incisional). Hernias never heal on their own; they only enlarge with time, and the only cure is surgical repair.
Hernia surgery is Bawa Hospital’s flagship speciality. Our dedicated Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Institute, led by Prof. (Dr.) Ashvind Bawa, handles everything from routine laparoscopic repairs to complex recurrent hernias and loss-of-domain reconstructions using Component Separation techniques.
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Most hernias are diagnosed by clinical examination alone. Ultrasound or CT is used selectively — for unclear swellings, obesity, recurrent hernias or planning complex abdominal wall reconstruction, where a CT "roadmap" of your abdominal wall guides the repair strategy.
There is no medicine, belt or exercise that closes a hernia. Trusses only hide the bulge while the defect enlarges. Watchful waiting is reasonable only for selected small, symptom-free hernias — and even then, with a surgeon reviewing you periodically.
We offer the full spectrum: laparoscopic (keyhole) mesh repair for most inguinal and umbilical hernias — less pain, earlier return to work — plus open mesh repair where appropriate, and advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (Component Separation, sublay/retromuscular mesh) for large, recurrent or complex incisional hernias. The technique is matched to your hernia, not the other way around.
We recommend surgery only when it is genuinely the best option for you — and explain why, in plain language, before you decide.
Most keyhole repairs go home the same day or next morning.
Walking from day one; desk work usually within a few days.
Progressive return to full activity; avoid heavy lifting.
Unrestricted activity for most routine repairs; complex reconstructions follow a personalised plan.
Timelines are typical for uncomplicated cases — your surgeon will give you a personalised plan.
The final cost depends on the technique used, the complexity of your case, the type of room you choose and your length of stay. After your consultation you receive a clear, itemised estimate — before you decide anything.
Bring your policy details or insurance card and our front-desk team will help you with the paperwork and coordination with your insurer from admission through discharge.
Bawa Hospital in Ludhiana treats patients from across Punjab — including Chandigarh, Mohali, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda, Moga and Khanna — as well as Delhi NCR, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.
For outstation patients we plan the consultation, pre-operative tests and surgery to minimise trips — often completed in a single visit, with follow-up support on WhatsApp.
Modern surgical mesh is extensively studied and safe, and dramatically lowers recurrence compared to stitch-only repair in adults. Problems attributed to mesh are overwhelmingly problems of poor technique or infection control — which is why hernia repair at a dedicated high-volume centre matters.
Both, for the right patient. Keyhole repair means less pain and faster recovery, ideal for most groin and bilateral hernias. Open repair remains excellent for certain hernias and patients. We do both at high volume and recommend what fits your case.
Yes — recurrent and multiply-recurrent hernias are precisely what our AWR Institute exists for. These repairs need planning, imaging and advanced techniques like Component Separation; they should be done at a specialised centre.
It will slowly enlarge, and carries a lifelong risk of obstruction or strangulation — a surgical emergency with a far riskier operation. Planned repair is a routine, safe procedure; emergency repair is not.
Light activity resumes within days. For gym and heavy lifting we typically advise a graded return from 4–6 weeks for routine repairs, personalised to your hernia and repair type.
Medically reviewed by Prof. (Dr.) Ashvind Bawa, MS FACS — Director, Surgical Services · Last reviewed July 2026
From routine keyhole repairs to hernias other hospitals refer onward — this is what we do best.