Hernia Mesh Removal
Melbourne Hernia Centre manages patients with chronic pain after hernia surgery, we see selected patients as second opinions from around Australia.
Mr. Karametos has extensive experience with chronic pain treatments including Hernia Mesh Removal. He applies his vast experience and knowledge in this field to diagnose complex chronic pain in the groin after hernia repairs.
If you would like to see Mr. Steven Karametos as a second opinion for this condition, please obtain a GP referral and make an initial consultation with us. Prior to being allocated an appointment time, you will need to send through your GP referral and a brief summary of medical/ surgical history including specific information on the mesh brand and operation report if available.
Mr. Karametos has extensive experience with chronic pain treatments including Hernia Mesh Removal. He applies his vast experience and knowledge in this field to diagnose complex chronic pain in the groin after hernia repairs.
If you would like to see Mr. Steven Karametos as a second opinion for this condition, please obtain a GP referral and make an initial consultation with us. Prior to being allocated an appointment time, you will need to send through your GP referral and a brief summary of medical/ surgical history including specific information on the mesh brand and operation report if available.
Treatments for Chronic Pain after Hernia Surgery
Surgical treatment options to address your chronic pain may include:
- Hernia mesh removal
- Recurrent hernia repair
- Removal of lipoma
- Spermatic cord adhesiolysis
- Neurectomy (removal of nerves)
- Local trigger site injections
- Nerve injections
- Physical therapy
- Oral medicines
- Consult to a pain management specialist
- Consult to a mental health specialist
- Consults to alternative healing specialist
The initial Consultation for Chronic Groin Pain
During your initial consultation, Mr Steven Karametos will take his time to understand the history and story regarding your pain. He will also exam you physically, and explain to you the list of possible causes to the pain. After your initial consultation, we may contact your previous hospital or operating surgeon's office for any relevant historical operation reports. It is also likely that Mr. Karametos will send you for pain- focused imaging tests. Once the imaging is complete, Mr. Karametos will see you again to provide his diagnosis and provide you with a confident and clear treatment plan. If you have any other questions or would like to book an appointment with Mr. Steven Karametos, please call Melbourne Hernia Centre on 03 9857 3600 today.
***Mr. Karametos sees patients with chronic groin pain from around Australia. Unfortunately we are not able to provide video consultations for complex groin pain as physical examinations are most certainly necessary. Interstate patients must be in Melbourne, Victoria to attend all appointments.
***Mr. Karametos sees patients with chronic groin pain from around Australia. Unfortunately we are not able to provide video consultations for complex groin pain as physical examinations are most certainly necessary. Interstate patients must be in Melbourne, Victoria to attend all appointments.
Watch This Video of Mr Karametos performing a Laparoscopic eTEP removal of inguinal mesh plug to treat chronic pain.
