A hernia can be painful and uncomfortable, ruining a patient's quality of life. Waiting for hernia surgery in West London is frustrating. The West London Clinic (TWLC) was launched in March 2023 as a unique private collaborative clinic that is owned and led by experienced Medical and Surgical Consultants, as well as General Practitioners. Their passion is to provide outstanding, joint, and bespoke care for their patients.

Hernias occur when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall, connective tissues, or surrounding muscle. It creates a noticeable bulge or lump in the affected area. They can be exceptionally painful, as well as leading to complications if ignored. Complications include strangulation where the blood supply to the tissue is compromised.

Hernia surgeons in West London advise that the waiting times for hernia surgery are determined by several factors including the severity of the condition and the type of hernia the patient has, along with personal circumstances. It is important to speak to your doctor to determine how long you can go without treatment. If you have a strangulated hernia or other life-threatening complication, hernia surgery must be performed as quickly as possible.

Currently, patients waiting for this type of surgery through the NHS can wait up to eighteen weeks. This is determined by the hospital location with London locations tending to have longer waiting times due to high demand and limited resources. Many patients relying on the NHS can wait weeks, if not months, before receiving a surgery date.

Dr Arjuna Imbuldeniya, the Founder and Director at The West London Clinic, said “ We understand how urgent your hernia surgery is and we try and accommodate our patients as quickly as possible after their initial consultation. The waiting times do vary based on the type of hernia. Every patient must have an initial consultation and assessment with one of our experienced hernia surgeons. This is when the surgeon assesses the patient's condition, discusses treatment options, and provides an estimated waiting time for surgery.”

The team at The West London Clinic provides transparent communication with patients, so they know exactly how long they can expect to wait before receiving their surgery, relieving them from discomfort and pain.

About Us:

The West London Clinic (TWLC) was launched in March 2023 and is the first consultant-owned, multidisciplinary polyclinics in the United Kingdom. This clinic comprises twelve leading consultant experts from various surgical and medical fields who work together to assist patients who have been suffering for years with incurable and undiagnosable problems. Working together they can provide correct diagnosis and treatments, helping patients improve their quality of life. The consultants at The West London Clinic are experts and specialists with decades of experience teaching in London NHS hospitals. They are supported by health professionals, including specialist nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, psychotherapists and more. Full details can be found on their website at https://www.westlondonclinic.com.