Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Mexico

High healthcare costs and long waiting lists mean that electing to have your inguinal hernia surgery in Mexico has become a popular choice for many medical tourists. Although watchful waiting is suitable for many patients, hernia surgery in Mexico represents an affordable alternative for those cases where surgical intervention is required.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2010, 50 million American citizens did not have adequate health insurance. Healthcare costs in many developed nations are increasing and millions are turning to countries such as Mexico for treatment.

Inguinal Hernia – An Overview

An inguinal hernia happens when part of the small intestine or intra-abdominal fat bulges through the muscle of the abdomen or groin.
Surgery is the only effective treatment for an inguinal hernia which has become strangulated or obstructed. Treatment options include laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery or open repair.
There are approximately 500,000 new cases of inguinal hernia reported on an annual basis (Everhart JE (1994) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
Although relatively rare, inguinal hernia surgery risks include pain/numbness in the groin area, trapped nerves, painful swelling/bruising or blood/fluid buildup.

Why Get Inguinal Hernia Treatment in Mexico

One of the main advantages of choosing to have surgery abroad is that the cost of inguinal hernia surgery in Mexico is considerably less than that in many first world countries.
Surgery options are available in various Mexican cities including Tijuana, Mexicali, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Guadalajara, and Ciudad Juarez providing a range of alternatives for travel and accommodation.
We work with reputable, state of the art hospitals to provide affordable surgery in Mexico.
Hospital staff is polite and professional, operating in hygienic and well maintained clinics.
Towns on the border of Mexico and America are often popular choices for treatment due to minimal traveling time from many US states. For example, getting your inguinal hernia surgery in Tijuana, MX, would only involve a 21 minute drive from San Diego, CA.
Although Spanish is the official language of Mexico, English is widely spoken which means that communication shouldn’t be an issue.
Many surgeons in Mexico are trained at world class establishments and have gained international recognition.
Waiting lists are usually considerably shorter than developed countries like the US, the UK and Canada. This ensures that you can arrange your treatment plan as required.