Welcome to the Melbourne Hernia Clinic

Australia’s first hernia clinic 15,000+ hernia operations performed

Day hernia surgery
Local Anaesthetic
Mesh reinforcement
Prompt return to work
Insured and non-insured patients
Adult and Paediatric hernias

The Melbourne Hernia Clinic provides a comprehensive service for the treatment of all types of hernias of the abdominal wall. It was initially established almost twenty-five years ago by A/Prof Maurice Brygel who adopted the “tension-free” method of repairing inguinal (groin) hernias, using mesh under Local Anaesthetic with sedation as a day-case (the Lichtenstein technique). There are significant safety advantages with this method. The clinic has now evolved into one, which treats all varieties of hernias of the abdominal wall, in either adults or children, using open or laparoscopic techniques.

The Melbourne Hernia Clinic hernia surgeons have extensive experience using the Lichtenstein hernia surgery technique but also have specific skills and experience in treating and fixing all types of hernias. The Melbourne Hernia Clinic provides a comprehensive service for the treatment of all types of hernias of the abdominal wall.

Hernia Surgeons:

A/Prof Maurice Brygel – founder. A/Prof Brygel has performed over 9,000 hernia operations.
Mr Charles Leinkram, has a special interest in repairing large complex incisional hernias, sometimes also incorporating an abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”).
Mr Peter Grossberg, has an expertise in laparoscopic or keyhole hernia repair.
Mr Tom Clarnette, specialises in paediatric hernias.

We find that the clinic concept works well because:

There is always a second surgeon available with whom to discuss a complex issue.
We are able to offer early consultation (within one week) and prompt surgery (usually within two weeks).
One of our surgeons is always available for urgent problems.

Because most hernias can be treated as a day-case, non-insured patients can often afford private treatment. We also offer advice to patients by email or telephone.

Venues

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26 Balaclava Road
EAST ST KILDA VIC 3183
AUSTRALIA
Ph: + 61 3 9525 9077
Fax: + 61 3 9527 1519

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23 Doncaster East Road,
Mitcham VIC 3132
AUSTRALIA
www.mitchamprivate.com.au

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181-183 Wattletree Road
MALVERN VIC 3144
AUSTRALIA

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212 – 220 Clayton Road
CLAYTON VIC 3168
AUSTRALIA

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Maps and Driving Directions

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SOS for GP Courses

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Surgical Office Skills (S.O.S) and Basic Office Surgical Skills (B.O.S.S) are courses for GP’s which aim to provide step-by-step operative techniques for managing common patient conditions.

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Maurie-mesh

A/Prof Maurice Brygel Mr Charles Leinkram

Types of Hernias

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Inguinal Hernia:

In the groin – the most common especially in men – approximately 80 percent. Can be on both sides. Learn More.
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