Choosing Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre for Robotic Hernia Surgery gives patients access to experienced robotic surgeons, advanced three-dimensional surgical visualization, modern robotic systems, specialized anesthesia services, and structured postoperative care. Established in 2002, the accredited hospital in Durban, South Africa has 353 beds and provides specialized treatment for abdominal wall and groin hernias.

Robotic Hernia Surgery is generally performed under general anaesthesia. Through small abdominal incisions, the surgeon uses robotic instruments to access and repair the hernia while viewing the surgical field on a high-definition monitor. Depending on the type and size of the defect, the hernia may be closed with sutures and reinforced with mesh. Patients are monitored after surgery for pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, urinary difficulties, mesh-related complications, and hernia recurrence.