MELBOURNE HERNIA CENTRE

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Approximately 50,000 Australians have their hernias surgically repaired each year. Hernias occur when an organ like the intestines or fatty tissue protrude through a weakened area or defect in the abdominal wall or groin. Hernias can cause a noticeable bulge under the skin, as well as pain and discomfort. Most hernias need to be surgically repaired to prevent complications, reoccurrences and other serious problems. Hernia repair is one of the most common operations in Australia.

At Melbourne Hernia Centre, our Principal Surgeon Mr Steven Karametos has extensive experience evaluating and repairing all types and stages of hernias, including the most common inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia as well as very complex cases such as multiple recurrent hernias, sports hernia and those requiring complete abdominal wall reconstructions. He is always investing in training to offer the most up-to-date surgical techniques, such as hernia repair with absorbable mesh and robot-assisted hernia surgery. Mr Karametos is accredited in Robotic Hernia Repair, which is considered the best surgical option for many recurrent/ complex hernia cases. Physicians from across the country refer patients to us for hernia treatments based on our experience, outcomes and innovative management.

Expertise You Can Count On

Experience. Hernia surgery is what we do, and we do it well. Mr Karametos has personally performed and supervised more than 5,000 hernia repairs over the past decade. He is truely passitionate about hernia repair and has devoted the majoriy of his career to treating hernias. His patients include elite athletes and medical colleagues from around the country.
Recognised leadership. Regularly asked to share surgery best practices, Mr Karametos has trained many surgeons in Australia on simple and highly complex hernia procedures. He is an active member of several major global organisations for hernia surgeons.
Innovation treatments. Mr Karametos specialises in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and complex hernia repair such as recurrent incisional hernias. He offers the latest Laparoscopic Hernia Repair techniques including Robotic Hernia Repair to achieve superior, long-lasting results using a minimally invasive approach. He is also a leading hernia surgeon in Australia who performs Non-Mesh Hernia Surgeries using the revolutionary Biosynthetic Absorbable Mesh, these new meshes dissolve completely after hernia repair.
Comprehensive care. Under our care, patients receive the highest quality hernia evaluation and treatment. For complex hernia cases, we work closely with radiological and medical specialists to ensure the best outcomes.
Personalised care and planning. Surgery is only one part of the treatment plan we provide. Mr Karametos take the time to understand each patient’s needs and help them prepare for surgery so they understand what to expect before, during and after the procedure. A team of dedicated office staff is ready to assist and only a phone call away.

Recent operating videos

Mr Karametos repairs a Recurrent (Revisional) Inguinal Hernia utilising the robot-assisted laparoscopic approach.

Mr Karametos performs a Laparoscopic eTEP Removal of Inguinal Hernia Mesh Plug to treat chronic pain.