Last updated 2026-11-08 · Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg · Punjab, India
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | 1,000+ hernia repairs | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Why patients from Faridkot choose Bathinda
Faridkot is a medical town. You have hospitals on your doorstep, so a fair question is why anyone would drive to Bathinda for a hernia. The answer is simple: one surgeon who has done this operation more than 1,000 times by keyhole, and who stays with you from the first look at your report to the last follow-up call.
Dr Raman Garg is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and Laparoscopic Hernia Surgeon with 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries. He trained in Ludhiana, Mumbai and Seoul, and he is one of the leading hernia surgeons in Punjab. You can read his full profile on the Dr Raman Garg page.
Many people from Faridkot also tell us the same thing: the lump was told "just a hernia, do it any time", and two years later it had doubled. A hernia never heals by itself. A short drive now is easier than an emergency later.
How to reach BGCI from Faridkot
BGCI is on Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. From Faridkot it is about 65 km, which is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. The road toward Bathinda runs through the Kotkapura side, so you stay on a main route the whole way.
- By car or family drive: leave by 8:00 AM and you reach well before the OPD fills up. Keep one family member to drive back.
- By bus: take a bus from the Faridkot bus stand to Bathinda and then a short auto ride to Power House Road.
- By train: Bathinda Junction is a major railway junction. From the station, BGCI is a short taxi or auto ride.
- By taxi: easy to book for the day, and the driver can wait during your tests.
A simple day plan for a first visit: leave Faridkot at 8:00 AM, reach BGCI by 9:30 AM, register, see Dr Raman Garg when OPD opens at 10 AM, finish ultrasound and blood tests by early afternoon, and be back in Faridkot by evening. If your report is already ready, WhatsApp it first and the visit becomes shorter.
Hernia problems we treat for Faridkot patients
| Problem | Who often has it | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Groin hernia, scrotal swelling (hernia in men) | Shopkeepers, drivers, labourers | Inguinal hernia surgery |
| Navel hernia, belly button hernia | Adults, women after pregnancy | Umbilical hernia surgery |
| Bulge along an old cut | After C-section or other surgery | Incisional hernia surgery |
| Small lump below the groin crease | Mostly women | Femoral hernia surgery |
| Acid reflux with chest burning | Adults of any age | Hiatal hernia surgery |
| Hernia that has come back | After earlier repair | Recurrent hernia surgery |
Most of these are repaired with laparoscopic hernia surgery through 3 small cuts. If you search for "harniya" or "hirniya" in Faridkot, this is the same condition.
Your visit step by step
- Send your reports on WhatsApp (+91 82641-60001). Dr Raman Garg's team tells you from home whether you need a scan first.
- Come on an OPD day, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Dr Raman Garg examines you standing and lying down.
- Tests the same day: ultrasound, blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray in our in-house laboratory.
- Admission and surgery. Most laparoscopic repairs take about 45 to 90 minutes.
- You walk within hours. Most patients go home within 24 hours.
- Skin glue means no stitch removal visit. Follow-up is by phone or video.
- Back to Faridkot, usually the next day.
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Call +91 82641-60001 WhatsApp your report Book appointmentHernia operation cost for Faridkot patients
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen or groin | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Pre-operative blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray | 1,500 | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| Open inguinal hernia repair with mesh, one side | 30,000 | 45,000 | 65,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP or TEP), one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, both sides | 70,000 | 1,05,000 | 1,60,000 |
| Umbilical hernia repair, open with mesh | 30,000 | 48,000 | 75,000 |
| Incisional hernia repair | 70,000 | 1,05,000 | 1,60,000 |
| Standard mesh (polypropylene), add-on | 3,000 | 8,000 | 15,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the hernia type, size, number of sides, mesh used and your health.
Laparoscopic repair costs more than open because of equipment and mesh, but you return to work 1 to 2 weeks earlier. For the full table see hernia surgery cost in Punjab.
Cashless insurance for Faridkot families
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurance companies and TPAs, including Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Niva Bupa, Digit Insurance, Care Health Insurance, Vidal Health TPA, ICICI Lombard, Raksha TPA, Future Generali, SBI General Insurance, Oriental Insurance, Liberty General Insurance, IFFCO Tokio, Cholamandalam MS and Medi Assist TPA. The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation before your admission. Have an Ayushman card? Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. Read the hernia surgery insurance guide.
Facilities at BGCI
- Modern laparoscopic operation theatre, built for keyhole abdominal surgery.
- Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite, useful when reflux or bowel symptoms go with the hernia.
- Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, so your tests do not need a second trip.
- Comfortable patient rooms for you and your attendant.
- 24/7 emergency care support on +91 82641-60001.
- Cashless insurance desk with pre-authorisation help.
- Stitchless technique with skin glue, so no stitch removal visit.
- One surgeon from consultation to follow-up.
- Online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients.
Recovery at home in Faridkot, and when to call
Most patients walk the same day. Desk work in about 1 week, driving in 1 to 2 weeks, no heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks. If you lift sacks or run a loading business, plan on 8 to 12 weeks. Eat dal, khichdi, curd, fruit and plenty of water, and add fibre so you do not strain in the toilet. More in the hernia surgery recovery guide.
Call BGCI the same day if you have fever, spreading redness, repeated vomiting, a hard swelling, or you cannot pass gas or stool.
Local questions answered
Q: I run a shop in the city bazaar. When can I open again? Most shopkeepers sit at the counter in about 1 week after keyhole surgery. Ask a helper to do the lifting of cartons for 4 to 6 weeks.
Q: I drive a truck on the highway. When can I get back? Long sitting is fine after 2 weeks for most drivers. Loading and unloading must wait 6 to 8 weeks.
Q: I had a C-section and now there is a bulge. Is that a hernia? It may be an incisional hernia. Dr Raman Garg checks it by examination and ultrasound. See hernia after C-section.
Q: My father is 78. Is surgery safe? Many patients in their 70s and 80s are operated after a heart, sugar and BP check. Age alone is not the barrier.
Emergency plan for Faridkot
If you get sudden severe pain, a hard lump that will not go back, vomiting, fever, or no gas or stool, go to the nearest emergency department in Faridkot first. Do not wait for the road. Then call BGCI on +91 82641-60001, where emergency care support is available 24/7, and we guide your family about transfer and surgery. An obstructed hernia needs same-day care. See emergency hernia surgery.
Nearby towns we also serve
If your relatives live close by, share these pages: Kotkapura, Muktsar, Firozpur and Barnala. See every town on the areas we serve page, and our home city page, hernia surgery in Bathinda.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800. Email bgcibathinda@gmail.com. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday: emergency only. Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. Use the book appointment page, or read about hernia surgery in Punjab.
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Call +91 82641-60001 WhatsApp your report Book appointmentMedically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg. Last updated: 8 November 2026. This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Frequently asked questions
Faridkot mein hernia ka operation kahan hota hai?
Faridkot patients get laparoscopic hernia operations from Dr Raman Garg at BGCI, Bathinda, about 65 km away. One surgeon handles your consultation, surgery and follow-up, and most patients go home within 24 hours.
How far is Bathinda from Faridkot for hernia surgery?
About 65 km, a drive of about 1 hour 20 minutes. Most patients do the first visit in one day and return home in the evening.
What is the cost of hernia operation in Faridkot?
Laparoscopic repair on one side typically runs from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,10,000, with an average near Rs 75,000. Open repair with mesh, one side, runs from Rs 30,000 to Rs 65,000. Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the hernia type, size, number of sides, mesh used and your health.
Can I send my report from Faridkot before coming?
Yes. Send ultrasound or CT reports on WhatsApp to +91 82641-60001. The team reviews them and tells you what to bring.
Hernia da operation Faridkot ton Bathinda karwaun lai ki karna painda hai?
Pehlan WhatsApp te report bhejo, phir OPD wale din aao. Tests us din ho jande ne, te operation di tareekh Dr Raman Garg dekhan baad tay hundi hai.
Can I use cashless insurance?
BGCI works with almost all major insurers and TPAs, and the insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation. Share your policy details before you travel.
Is hernia 100% curable?
A hernia is a physical gap, so only repair closes it. After surgery most patients return to normal life, but your plan depends on the exam.
Can hernia go away without operation?
No. Exercise, belts and home remedies may ease discomfort for a while but do not close the gap. See hernia belt: does it work.
How many days to recover after laparoscopic surgery?
Most patients walk the same day, return to desk work in about 1 week and avoid heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks.
What are the signs I should not wait?
Sudden severe pain, a hard lump that will not go back, vomiting, fever, redness, or no gas or stool need same-day hospital care.