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 Mohali choose Bathinda
Mohali is a city of offices, labs, colleges and busy markets, with hospitals in almost every phase. So the first question is fair: why would anyone go to Bathinda for a hernia?
The honest answer is that most Mohali patients do not need to. A small groin or navel hernia in an otherwise healthy person is treated well at many places nearby. What brings people to Dr Raman Garg is something narrower. Here is when the trip is worth it.
| Your situation | Nearby Mohali hospital | Bathinda with Dr Raman Garg |
|---|---|---|
| First small hernia, no other illness | Usually a good option | Online opinion is available, travel rarely needed |
| You want a surgeon with 1,000+ keyhole hernia repairs | Ask who will actually operate | Same surgeon from OPD to follow-up |
| Hernia came back after surgery | Ask how many redo repairs are done | A regular part of Dr Raman Garg's practice |
| Large hernia after C-section or earlier surgery | Compare plans | Detailed planning, mesh choice explained |
| You were quoted a big, urgent operation and feel unsure | Seek a fresh view | Second opinion, remote first |
| Family in Bathinda or Malwa | Convenient locally | Close to relatives for recovery |
Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist with 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic operations, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs. He trained in Mumbai and took advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea. Patients come to him from all Punjab districts, Haryana, Rajasthan and abroad. See the Dr Raman Garg page for credentials.
How to reach BGCI from Mohali
BGCI is at Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. By road, Mohali to Bathinda is about 190 km and 3 hours 45 minutes, depending on traffic near the tricity and the Patiala stretch.
- Car: Leave Mohali around 6:30 AM, and you reach the OPD around 10:30 AM, when it opens.
- Taxi: A same-day round trip is possible, though tiring for an older patient.
- Bus: Buses run from the Chandigarh and Mohali side towards Bathinda. Get down at the main bus stand and take an auto to the hospital.
- Train: Bathinda Junction is a major railway junction. Plan the train around the OPD hours.
A practical day plan: reach by 10:30 AM, finish registration and consultation, complete tests by afternoon, and meet the insurance desk before you leave. If surgery is advised, the team fixes the date so you can drive down once, for the operation, with a family member. For more about the hospital town, see the Bathinda page.
Hernia problems we treat for Mohali patients
| Problem | Often seen in | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Groin hernia, one or both sides | Men who sit long hours, lift weights or cycle | Inguinal hernia surgery |
| Belly button hernia | Women after delivery, adults with weight gain | Umbilical hernia surgery |
| Upper belly or midline bulge | Adults with weak stomach muscles | Ventral hernia surgery |
| Thigh-side groin lump | Women and older adults | Femoral hernia surgery |
| Hernia after earlier surgery | Patients with scar bulges | Incisional hernia surgery |
| Repeat hernia | Anyone operated before | Recurrent hernia surgery |
If you are unsure what the lump is, our blog on a lump in the groin compares hernia with other causes.
Your visit step by step
- WhatsApp first. Send your ultrasound or CT, any quotation you were given and a clear photo to +91 82641-60001. Mention which hospital or surgeon advised surgery, if any.
- Review by Dr Raman Garg's team. You receive a plain reply: needs surgery or not, which method fits, and whether travelling is useful.
- OPD day. Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Dr Raman Garg examines you in person.
- Tests. Done in the in-house laboratory. You avoid duplicate scans when your recent ones are clear.
- Admission. On the day of surgery, or the evening before if you came from afar.
- Surgery. A laparoscopic hernia surgery for a groin or navel repair usually takes about 45 to 90 minutes through 3 small cuts.
- Discharge. Most patients go home within 24 hours.
- Follow-up. By phone or video, from your own home in Mohali.
Hernia operation cost for Mohali patients
Many Mohali families compare prices before deciding. Published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put open inguinal mesh repair at about Rs 25,000 to 60,000 and laparoscopic repair at about Rs 45,000 to 1,20,000. Big-city metro hospitals often charge more. Here is how typical Punjab 2026 ranges at BGCI sit beside them.
| Procedure | Published Mohali and Chandigarh range (Rs) | BGCI typical Punjab range, starting to maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Open inguinal hernia repair with mesh, one side | 25,000 to 60,000 | 30,000 to 65,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 45,000 to 1,20,000 | 50,000 to 1,10,000 |
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.
Now the other rows from the BGCI price list.
| 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 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, both sides | 70,000 | 1,05,000 | 1,60,000 |
| Umbilical or paraumbilical hernia, laparoscopic (IPOM) | 55,000 | 80,000 | 1,20,000 |
| Epigastric or ventral hernia repair | 50,000 | 78,000 | 1,15,000 |
| Femoral hernia repair | 45,000 | 70,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Standard mesh (polypropylene), add-on | 3,000 | 8,000 | 15,000 |
| Composite, 3D or IPOM mesh, add-on | 15,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 |
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.
Two points matter here. Laparoscopic repair costs more than open because of equipment and mesh, yet most patients get back to work 1 to 2 weeks earlier. And both sides can be fixed through the same cuts. Do not choose a hospital by the lowest number alone. Ask what mesh is used, who operates and what follow-up is included. Read the hernia surgery cost in Punjab page and the blog on Chandigarh or Bathinda.
Cashless insurance for Mohali patients
Many Mohali employers give group health cover, so cashless treatment is a real concern. 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, Medi Assist TPA, and almost all other major insurers and TPAs. Email or WhatsApp your policy and employee ID. The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation, so the approval is ready when you arrive. If you hold an Ayushman Bharat card, call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. See hernia surgery insurance.
Facilities at BGCI
- Modern laparoscopic operation theatre where keyhole hernia repair is a routine procedure.
- Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite for checking acid reflux, hiatus hernia and bowel causes.
- Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory.
- Comfortable patient rooms, so a family member can be near you.
- 24/7 emergency care support, reachable on +91 82641-60001.
- Cashless insurance desk.
- Stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue, so no stitch removal visit is needed.
- Online pre-arrival consultation, with follow-up by phone or video.
- One surgeon from consultation to follow-up.
Visit the hospital page to see how these compare with a good hernia hospital checklist.
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Call +91 82641-60001 WhatsApp your report Book appointmentRecovery at home in Mohali and when to call
You walk within hours of a keyhole repair. Most people return to desk work in about 1 week, drive in 1 to 2 weeks and avoid heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks. Open repair uses one 6 to 8 cm cut, needs 1 to 2 days in hospital and about 2 to 3 weeks before desk work.
Take short walks in your society or park. Skip the gym, cycling and carrying the gas cylinder or water cans until Dr Raman Garg clears you. Our blog on exercise and yoga before and after hernia surgery lists what to avoid.
Call the same day if you have fever, redness, a wound that opens, vomiting, a swelling that grows, or no gas or stool.
Local questions answered
I work in IT in the Phase 8 area and sit for 10 hours. Did that cause my hernia? Sitting alone rarely causes it. Heavy lifting, chronic cough, constipation and a weak spot in the muscle wall are the usual causes. Long sitting can make the lump more noticeable by evening.
I had a hernia repair at a nearby hospital two years ago and the lump is back. Send the discharge summary and a scan. Recurrent repair needs a clear plan, and the first conversation can be online.
My brother is visiting from Canada. Can he consult before flying? Yes. Read the NRI patients page. Reports on WhatsApp, a video call, and a planned operation date work well for returning families.
I am a woman with a bulge after two C-sections. Is it a hernia? Possibly. See hernia after C-section and send a photo with a recent ultrasound.
Emergency plan
Sudden severe pain, a hard lump that will not go back, vomiting, fever, redness, or no gas or stool means you should reach an emergency room in Mohali or Chandigarh immediately. That is faster and safer than a 4 hour drive. Once you are being looked after, call +91 82641-60001, and we can talk to your doctors and advise. See emergency hernia surgery.
Nearby towns we also serve
Patients also contact us from Zirakpur, Patiala, Sangrur and Barnala. Browse all locations on the areas we serve page, or start from the hernia surgery in Punjab hub.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800, or write to bgcibathinda@gmail.com. OPD is Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. Sunday is emergency only. You can also book an appointment through the website.
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Frequently asked questions
Mohali mein hernia ka operation kahan hota hai?
Mohali mein kai hospitals hernia ka operation karte hain. Agar aap laparoscopic hernia surgeon se second opinion ya jyada mushkil case ka ilaj chahte hain, to Bathinda mein Dr Raman Garg ke paas aa sakte hain. Pehle WhatsApp par report bhejein, phir safar ka faisla karein.
Is it worth going from Mohali to Bathinda for a hernia operation?
Sometimes. For a small first-time hernia, local care is usually enough. For a recurrent hernia, a large hernia after C-section, a second opinion or a surgeon with 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs, many patients find the journey worthwhile. An online review helps you decide first.
Who is the best hernia doctor near Mohali?
No honest list can name one doctor for everyone. Look at the surgeon's own laparoscopic hernia numbers, whether the same doctor operates and follows up, and how he handles redo cases. Dr Raman Garg, with 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs in Bathinda, is a leading option for complex cases.
How much does hernia surgery cost in Mohali?
Published Mohali and Chandigarh ranges are about Rs 25,000 to 60,000 for open inguinal mesh repair and Rs 45,000 to 1,20,000 for laparoscopic repair. At BGCI Bathinda, typical Punjab 2026 ranges are Rs 30,000 to 65,000 and Rs 50,000 to 1,10,000 for one side.
Mohali ton Bathinda hernia da operation karaun jaana theek hai?
Je tuhadi hernia vadi hai, dobara ban gayi hai, ya doosri raae chahidi hai, ta jaana theek hai. Chhoti hernia layi nede da hospital theek rehnda hai. Pehlan WhatsApp te report bhejo, Dr Raman Garg di team salah dindi hai.
Can I get a second opinion on a quotation from another hospital?
Yes. Send the quotation, scans and discharge notes on WhatsApp. Dr Raman Garg's team compares the proposed method, mesh and plan with what your hernia needs. You are not obliged to operate at BGCI after the opinion.
Will my corporate health insurance cover the operation?
Most group and retail policies from major insurers can be used for cashless treatment at BGCI. Share your policy details and the insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation. For Ayushman Bharat cards, call us and we will tell you the same day how the card can be used.
Can I fly home to Canada or the UK soon after surgery?
Short flights are often possible after a few days, but long flights need Dr Raman Garg's clearance, because you should avoid heavy lifting and long immobility early on. Discuss your travel dates during the online consultation so the operation date can be planned around them.
Is hernia surgery possible with diabetes or high BP?
Yes, when sugar and BP are controlled. Dr Raman Garg reviews your reports before the operation. See hernia surgery in diabetes, BP and heart patients for the checks involved.
Hernia ka operation kitne din mein theek hota hai?
Keyhole repair patients usually walk the same day, do desk work in about 1 week, drive in 1 to 2 weeks and avoid heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks. Full healing takes longer than the first week. See the recovery page.