HERNIA CLINIC OF BRISBANE
David J Phillips
M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S. (Ed) F.R.A.C.S.
SURGEON

The aim of the Hernia Clinic of Brisbane is to provide the most modern surgical methods to ensure less pain and rapid recovery from surgery. Dr Phillips is a member of the American Hernia Society and The European Hernia Society. Dr Phillips has made a commitment to attend international conferences to ensure his expertise remains at high international standards. Overseas research shows that the best operation results, the quickest recovery to full activity and lowest rates of recurrence are always found in specialised hernia clinics.

To ensure this, the Hernia Clinic of Brisbane offers the following advantages:

• Day Case surgery recommended: reducing the cost.
• Utilises most modern repair techniques: Open tensionless mesh repair or laparoscopic preperitoneal.
• Reduced pain post operatively.
• Early return to activities and work.
• Patient information and support before and following surgery.
• Assistance with WorkCover claims.
• Research and follow up of all hernia operation.

Patient Guide to Hernia Repair.

• What is a Hernia ? A hernia is a weakness or tear in the wall of the abdomen. The inner lining of the abdomen pushes though the weakened area to form a balloon-like sac. This defect can then cause a portion of your intestine or abdominal tissue to slide into the sac.
• What are the symptoms of a hernia? A bulge may be noticed which can vary in size depending on whether lying or standing. It is noticeably more obvious on coughing or straining and may be uncomfortable or painful.
• Is there more than one kind of hernia? Most hernias occur in the groin areas due to a natural weakness. The umbilical area is also common and other hernias may occur at the site of previous abdominal surgery or elsewhere.
• Why repair a hernia? Most people will have suffered some discomfort. The hernia can enlarge and in a small number of people it can strangulate, causing a major blockage of the intestine. Therefore, we generally advise surgery.
• What Conditions may confuse the diagnosis of hernia? Sometimes the hernia can’t be physically demonstrated and an ultrasound may be required to identify the hernia. On some occasions, the injury may be groin strain rather than a suspected hernia, in which case the treatment and recovery is different to hernia repair.
• Which method of repair should be used? A groin hernia may be repaired by either open operation or by the laparoscopic method.

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