Inguinal (groin) hernia
An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin that develops when part of the abdominal contents pushes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall. It is the most common type of hernia and affects mainly men. It never heals on its own – surgery is the only definitive solution.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopic mesh repair, and you go home the same day
- A private clinic with no referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What an inguinal hernia is
An inguinal (groin) hernia develops in the area of the inguinal canal, through which the spermatic cord passes in men – the abdominal wall is naturally weaker here. Through this weakened spot, a sac of the abdominal lining pushes under the skin, and intestine or fatty tissue can slip into it. On the outside it shows as a bulge in the groin, sometimes extending into the scrotum.
It is the most common type of hernia – it accounts for the majority of all hernia operations and affects men considerably more often. The hernia gradually grows with age and exertion and never disappears on its own. The only definitive treatment is surgical closure of the defect, today standardly reinforced with mesh.
At our clinic we repair inguinal hernias laparoscopically on a day-surgery basis – patients go home on the day of their operation.
Symptoms of a groin hernia
The discomfort typically gets worse with exertion and standing
- A visible or palpable bulge in the groin that grows when standing and with exertion
- A dragging feeling, pressure or burning in the groin when coughing, sneezing, lifting or standing for long periods
- The bulge often disappears when lying down or can be gently pushed back in
- In men, the bulge may extend into the scrotum
- A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen towards the end of the day
Even a hernia that does not hurt yet keeps growing over time. The smaller it is, the simpler and gentler the surgery.
Causes and risk factors
- A congenitally weaker spot in the abdominal wall in the area of the inguinal canal
- Heavy physical work and repeated lifting of heavy loads
- Chronic cough (smokers, asthma) and chronic constipation with straining
- Excess weight and obesity, rapid weight changes
- Older age – the connective tissue of the abdominal wall naturally weakens
- A hernia in the family or a previous hernia on the other side
Diagnosis
The cornerstone is a clinical examination by a surgeon – an experienced doctor recognizes a groin hernia by sight and touch, with you standing and lying down, and when you cough. In unclear cases (small hernias, pain without a visible bulge), the diagnosis is completed with an ultrasound examination.
With us, the whole assessment takes place as part of a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský. At the same visit we also discuss the appropriate type of surgery, the date and the preparation – no referral and no waiting. You can book on +421 948 687 667.
Treatment at our clinic
We treat groin hernias minimally invasively and without a hospital stay
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
Hernia repair with mesh through three small incisions, under general anesthesia and on a day-surgery basis.
Surgical consultation
Examination, confirmation of the diagnosis and a treatment proposal directly with the clinic's head physician.
Day surgery
Surgery, post-operative monitoring and the follow-up check in one model of care – you go home on the day of your procedure.
When to seek help immediately
A strangulated hernia is a life-threatening condition
- Sudden severe pain in the groin or abdomen
- The bulge has become hard, painful and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Inability to pass stool or wind
- Reddening or discoloration of the skin over the bulge
Frequently asked questions about inguinal hernias
No. The opening in the abdominal wall does not heal by itself, and the hernia tends to grow over time. Surgery is the only definitive solution. Neither exercise nor strengthening the abdominal muscles will remove a hernia.
A small painless hernia is not an acute condition, but postponing surgery lets it grow, and the risk of strangulation rises too. Smaller hernias are also simpler to repair, with a faster recovery. We therefore recommend not putting the operation off unnecessarily.
A belt may temporarily ease the discomfort, but it will not cure the hernia, and long-term use can weaken the abdominal wall and complicate later surgery. We see it only as a short-term bridge until the operation.
For a desk job, most patients return to work in about one to two weeks; for physical work, in four to six weeks. Heavy loads should be avoided as advised by the doctor.
Yes, a bilateral groin hernia is not rare. An advantage of laparoscopy is that we can repair both sides during a single procedure through the same small incisions. We propose the approach at the consultation.
Related topics
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
How minimally invasive hernia repair with mesh works and what its benefits are.
Umbilical hernia
A bulge around the navel – symptoms, causes and surgical options.
Femoral hernia
A hernia near the thigh with a higher risk of strangulation – why to operate on it early.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have a bulge in your groin? Have it examined
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský – no referral and no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Inguinal (groin) hernia
An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin that develops when part of the abdominal contents pushes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall. It is the most common type of hernia and affects mainly men. It never heals on its own – surgery is the only definitive solution.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopic mesh repair, and you go home the same day
- A private clinic with no referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What an inguinal hernia is
An inguinal (groin) hernia develops in the area of the inguinal canal, through which the spermatic cord passes in men – the abdominal wall is naturally weaker here. Through this weakened spot, a sac of the abdominal lining pushes under the skin, and intestine or fatty tissue can slip into it. On the outside it shows as a bulge in the groin, sometimes extending into the scrotum.
It is the most common type of hernia – it accounts for the majority of all hernia operations and affects men considerably more often. The hernia gradually grows with age and exertion and never disappears on its own. The only definitive treatment is surgical closure of the defect, today standardly reinforced with mesh.
At our clinic we repair inguinal hernias laparoscopically on a day-surgery basis – patients go home on the day of their operation.
Symptoms of a groin hernia
The discomfort typically gets worse with exertion and standing
- A visible or palpable bulge in the groin that grows when standing and with exertion
- A dragging feeling, pressure or burning in the groin when coughing, sneezing, lifting or standing for long periods
- The bulge often disappears when lying down or can be gently pushed back in
- In men, the bulge may extend into the scrotum
- A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen towards the end of the day
Even a hernia that does not hurt yet keeps growing over time. The smaller it is, the simpler and gentler the surgery.
Causes and risk factors
- A congenitally weaker spot in the abdominal wall in the area of the inguinal canal
- Heavy physical work and repeated lifting of heavy loads
- Chronic cough (smokers, asthma) and chronic constipation with straining
- Excess weight and obesity, rapid weight changes
- Older age – the connective tissue of the abdominal wall naturally weakens
- A hernia in the family or a previous hernia on the other side
Diagnosis
The cornerstone is a clinical examination by a surgeon – an experienced doctor recognizes a groin hernia by sight and touch, with you standing and lying down, and when you cough. In unclear cases (small hernias, pain without a visible bulge), the diagnosis is completed with an ultrasound examination.
With us, the whole assessment takes place as part of a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský. At the same visit we also discuss the appropriate type of surgery, the date and the preparation – no referral and no waiting. You can book on +421 948 687 667.
Treatment at our clinic
We treat groin hernias minimally invasively and without a hospital stay
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
Hernia repair with mesh through three small incisions, under general anesthesia and on a day-surgery basis.
Surgical consultation
Examination, confirmation of the diagnosis and a treatment proposal directly with the clinic's head physician.
Day surgery
Surgery, post-operative monitoring and the follow-up check in one model of care – you go home on the day of your procedure.
When to seek help immediately
A strangulated hernia is a life-threatening condition
- Sudden severe pain in the groin or abdomen
- The bulge has become hard, painful and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Inability to pass stool or wind
- Reddening or discoloration of the skin over the bulge
Frequently asked questions about inguinal hernias
No. The opening in the abdominal wall does not heal by itself, and the hernia tends to grow over time. Surgery is the only definitive solution. Neither exercise nor strengthening the abdominal muscles will remove a hernia.
A small painless hernia is not an acute condition, but postponing surgery lets it grow, and the risk of strangulation rises too. Smaller hernias are also simpler to repair, with a faster recovery. We therefore recommend not putting the operation off unnecessarily.
A belt may temporarily ease the discomfort, but it will not cure the hernia, and long-term use can weaken the abdominal wall and complicate later surgery. We see it only as a short-term bridge until the operation.
For a desk job, most patients return to work in about one to two weeks; for physical work, in four to six weeks. Heavy loads should be avoided as advised by the doctor.
Yes, a bilateral groin hernia is not rare. An advantage of laparoscopy is that we can repair both sides during a single procedure through the same small incisions. We propose the approach at the consultation.
Related topics
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
How minimally invasive hernia repair with mesh works and what its benefits are.
Umbilical hernia
A bulge around the navel – symptoms, causes and surgical options.
Femoral hernia
A hernia near the thigh with a higher risk of strangulation – why to operate on it early.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have a bulge in your groin? Have it examined
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský – no referral and no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Inguinal (groin) hernia
An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin that develops when part of the abdominal contents pushes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall. It is the most common type of hernia and affects mainly men. It never heals on its own – surgery is the only definitive solution.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive surgery
- Laparoscopic mesh repair, and you go home the same day
- A private clinic with no referral and no waiting lists
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What an inguinal hernia is
An inguinal (groin) hernia develops in the area of the inguinal canal, through which the spermatic cord passes in men – the abdominal wall is naturally weaker here. Through this weakened spot, a sac of the abdominal lining pushes under the skin, and intestine or fatty tissue can slip into it. On the outside it shows as a bulge in the groin, sometimes extending into the scrotum.
It is the most common type of hernia – it accounts for the majority of all hernia operations and affects men considerably more often. The hernia gradually grows with age and exertion and never disappears on its own. The only definitive treatment is surgical closure of the defect, today standardly reinforced with mesh.
At our clinic we repair inguinal hernias laparoscopically on a day-surgery basis – patients go home on the day of their operation.
Symptoms of a groin hernia
The discomfort typically gets worse with exertion and standing
- A visible or palpable bulge in the groin that grows when standing and with exertion
- A dragging feeling, pressure or burning in the groin when coughing, sneezing, lifting or standing for long periods
- The bulge often disappears when lying down or can be gently pushed back in
- In men, the bulge may extend into the scrotum
- A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen towards the end of the day
Even a hernia that does not hurt yet keeps growing over time. The smaller it is, the simpler and gentler the surgery.
Causes and risk factors
- A congenitally weaker spot in the abdominal wall in the area of the inguinal canal
- Heavy physical work and repeated lifting of heavy loads
- Chronic cough (smokers, asthma) and chronic constipation with straining
- Excess weight and obesity, rapid weight changes
- Older age – the connective tissue of the abdominal wall naturally weakens
- A hernia in the family or a previous hernia on the other side
Diagnosis
The cornerstone is a clinical examination by a surgeon – an experienced doctor recognizes a groin hernia by sight and touch, with you standing and lying down, and when you cough. In unclear cases (small hernias, pain without a visible bulge), the diagnosis is completed with an ultrasound examination.
With us, the whole assessment takes place as part of a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský. At the same visit we also discuss the appropriate type of surgery, the date and the preparation – no referral and no waiting. You can book on +421 948 687 667.
Treatment at our clinic
We treat groin hernias minimally invasively and without a hospital stay
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
Hernia repair with mesh through three small incisions, under general anesthesia and on a day-surgery basis.
Surgical consultation
Examination, confirmation of the diagnosis and a treatment proposal directly with the clinic's head physician.
Day surgery
Surgery, post-operative monitoring and the follow-up check in one model of care – you go home on the day of your procedure.
When to seek help immediately
A strangulated hernia is a life-threatening condition
- Sudden severe pain in the groin or abdomen
- The bulge has become hard, painful and cannot be pushed back into the abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Inability to pass stool or wind
- Reddening or discoloration of the skin over the bulge
Frequently asked questions about inguinal hernias
No. The opening in the abdominal wall does not heal by itself, and the hernia tends to grow over time. Surgery is the only definitive solution. Neither exercise nor strengthening the abdominal muscles will remove a hernia.
A small painless hernia is not an acute condition, but postponing surgery lets it grow, and the risk of strangulation rises too. Smaller hernias are also simpler to repair, with a faster recovery. We therefore recommend not putting the operation off unnecessarily.
A belt may temporarily ease the discomfort, but it will not cure the hernia, and long-term use can weaken the abdominal wall and complicate later surgery. We see it only as a short-term bridge until the operation.
For a desk job, most patients return to work in about one to two weeks; for physical work, in four to six weeks. Heavy loads should be avoided as advised by the doctor.
Yes, a bilateral groin hernia is not rare. An advantage of laparoscopy is that we can repair both sides during a single procedure through the same small incisions. We propose the approach at the consultation.
Related topics
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
How minimally invasive hernia repair with mesh works and what its benefits are.
Umbilical hernia
A bulge around the navel – symptoms, causes and surgical options.
Femoral hernia
A hernia near the thigh with a higher risk of strangulation – why to operate on it early.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have a bulge in your groin? Have it examined
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation with MUDr. Ivan Majeský – no referral and no waiting lists.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk