Abdominal Wall & Hernia Surgery – Outpatient Procedures
Conditions affecting the abdominal wall, especially hernias, can cause pain, pressure, and limitations in daily activities.
In our practice, we offer selected abdominal wall procedures on an outpatient basis – performed under local anesthesia using gentle techniques.
👉 Our goal is safe treatment with minimal discomfort and a rapid return to daily life.
Many small abdominal wall defects can be treated without hospitalization when appropriate.
👉 Modern, tissue-preserving techniques are used.
📌 The decision for outpatient treatment is always made individually after medical evaluation.
Indication
Treatment may be beneficial in cases of:
Inguinal hernia (selected cases)
Umbilical hernia
Small abdominal wall hernias
Painful scars
Abdominal wall abscesses
Small soft tissue lesions
Procedure
detailed medical history
clinical examination
additional diagnostics if needed
individualized treatment planning
outpatient procedure under local anesthesia
follow-up care
👉 All procedures are performed under sterile conditions using tissue-preserving techniques.
Prices
Initial consultation: €100
(fully credited if a procedure is performed)
Included in the price:
✔ Procedure
✔ Local anesthesia
✔ First follow-up
✔ Dressing material
Additional follow-ups: from €50 depending on effort
Costs vary depending on size, location, and complexity.
👉 In many cases, a significant portion of the costs – in some cases up to approximately 80% – may be reimbursed by health insurance.
📌 The exact reimbursement depends on your diagnosis, the type of procedure, and your individual insurance plan.
Duration
minor procedures: approx. 20–40 minutes
hernia surgery: approx. 45–90 minutes
👉 In many cases, early mobilization is possible.
Advantages
✔ outpatient treatment
✔ no general anesthesia required (in selected cases)
✔ gentle techniques
✔ individualized patient selection
✔ early mobilization
✔ transparent pricing
🔹 Hernia Surgery
Inguinal hernia (open, selected cases, local anesthesia)
from €1,500
✔ established technique
✔ outpatient possible in selected patients
✔ often well tolerated postoperatively
Umbilical hernia (open, local anesthesia)
from €1,500
✔ relatively small procedure
✔ usually fast recovery
🔹 Inflammatory Conditions
Abdominal wall abscess
from €250
✔ rapid pressure relief
✔ significant pain reduction after drainage
🔸 Soft Tissue Surgery (Abdominal Wall)
Excision of lipomas / tumors
from €250
Removal of atheromas
from €250
Foreign body removal
from €150
🔸 Scars & Pain
Scar correction (abdominal wall)
from €350
Treatment of scar-related pain / ACNES
from €150
🔸 Minimally Invasive Pain Therapy
Infiltration for abdominal wall pain
from €150
Ilioinguinal / iliohypogastric nerve block
from €150
🔸 Minor Plastic Corrections
Skin and soft tissue corrections (abdominal wall)
from €350
⚠️ Important
👉 Not every hernia is suitable for outpatient surgery.
👉 The decision is made individually based on clinical evaluation and risk assessment.
