Why choose hernia surgery with James Kirkby-Bott?
An Innovative Expert Approach
Offering lower risk surgeries with a highly experienced Consultant-level surgeon to patients of all ages and frailties.
Minimal Wait Times
Offering consultations within 7 days and surgery (if needed) within 2-3 weeks.
Affordable Care
Offering competitively priced surgery packages and working with all major health insurance providers.
Hernia Clinic Hampshire
Alongside Hernia Clinic Hampshire, Mr Kirkby-Bott aims to provide excellent care tailored to each unique patient, using specialist hernia treatments to free you from discomfort and reactivate your life.
For more information, please visit HerniaClinicHampshire.com
Please Note: We cannot help with Hiatus Hernias or Parastomal Hernias.
Make an appointment with our friendly team today
Hernia Surgery Recovery Programme
Mr Kirkby-Bott, alongside Hernia Clinic Hampshire, has worked with patients to design this bespoke exercise programme for patients pre and post surgery.
This exercise programme has been designed and developed to improve long-term comfort, aid your recovery, influence scar remodelling and help with strengthening post-surgery.
How is a Hernia repaired?
Mr Kirkby-Bott will work with you to choose the best approach of two methods:
He specialises in Open Repair using Local Anaesthetic and Sedation
He is also highly experienced in Laparoscopic Repair using General Anaesthetic
Local Anaesthetic Procedure
Open repair using local anaesthetic and sedation makes hernia surgery accessible to patients of all ages and health conditions.
General Anaesthetic Procedure
Laparoscopic repair, also known as keyhole repair, can in some instances better suit certain patients.
Mr Kirkby-Bott will discuss with you if/when you should have your hernia repaired, the best approach and how to get the most out of your surgery. He aims to get you back to the things that matter without your hernia holding you back.
“Local anaesthetic, no discomfort, felt very relaxed throughout – almost euphoric, but that feeling maybe because my problem was being solved. Good aftercare including guidance on how to recover quickly. Discharged same day. No subsequent problems.”
Patient Review
Hernia Types
The types of hernias that Mr Kirkby-Bott repairs:
Groin Hernias
Inguinal Hernias
Femoral Hernias
Ventral/Abdominal Wall Hernias
Umbilical/Paraumbilical Hernias
Epigastric Hernias
Incisional Hernias
Spigelian/Lateral Hernias
Your Consultant
Mr James Kirkby-Bott
Have repaired around 2,000 hernias, Mr James Kirkby-Bott is a highly experienced hernia surgeon having helped patients young and old, male and female, with varying health conditions and hernias of different complexities
His speciality is a pioneering local anaesthetic repair that is available to all patients as a day case procedure, regardless of age or frailty.
Mr Kirkby-Bott is the leading surgeon for Hernia Clinic Hampshire. Head to Hernia Clinic Hampshire's website to get the full details on the clinic, procedures, recovery and past patient feedback.
"I was totally happy from start to finish. Every consideration was given to me pre op., medical procedure and post op. Couldn't fault my treatment"
2024 Patient Review
Book a consultation now with Mr Kirkby-Bott
Written by Mr James Kirkby-Bott. Last reviewed 12/10/2026