The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic was established in 1991 and provides the highest professional standards of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with groin disruption (Gilmore's Groin) and herniae of all types within a friendly and reassuring environment.
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The Consultants are available each day to provide rapid access to clinical review, investigation and assessment.
The Consultant Surgeon Team is:
Gilmore’s Groin (Groin disruption)
The syndrome was first recognised in 1980, following the successful treatment of three professional footballers who had been unable to play for many months because of undiagnosed injuries of the groin. Although some people refer to it as a Sportmen’s Hernia there is no true hernia present. Groin disruption (Gilmore’s Groin) is a severe musculo-tendinous injury of the groin, which can be successfully treated by the surgical restoration of normal anatomy.
Pathology
The pathology of groin disruption found at operation is varied, however, the main features include:
- torn external oblique aponeurosis
- torn conjoined tendon
- conjoined tendon torn from pubic tubercle
- dehiscence between conjoined tendon and inguinal ligament
Between 1980 and 2009 over 7,500 cases have been referred for assessment and treatment.
Hernia
A hernia is a protrusion of a viscus (an organ) beyond its normal confines and occurs in either the groin or the abdomen. This protrusion produces a swelling; if it clears on lying down, it is known as a reducible hernia, or if it fails to clear an irreducible hernia. Hernias can be painless, cause slight discomfort or be painful. They tend to get larger with time and can make it difficult to undertake normal activities.
Although hernias in adults can arise for a number of reasons some common examples are:
- persistent heavy coughing,
- injury or surgery,
- lifting, carrying or pushing heavy loads
- straining to produce a bowel movements
- straining to urinate e.g. men who have an enlarged prostate.
- Being overweight or pregnant
Those over 50 have a higher risk of hernia, possibly due to the muscles in the stomach wall becoming weaker with age.
The most common types of hernia requiring surgery are:
- Inguinal
- Femoral
- Umbilical
- Epigastric
- Incisional
Patients are able to self refer themselves for an appointment at the clinic although those with medical insurance cover will normally need a referral from a Doctor.
At The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic they are also delighted to accept referrals for secondary and tertiary opinions and work with the original Specialist for the care of their patient.
Travelling to Harley Street for groin and hernia surgery
The website for 108 Harley Street contains special offers for hotel accommodation for patients visiting London together with details of interpreter services if these are required.
Contact details
The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic
108 Harley Street
London
W1G 7ET
Tel: 44 (0)207 563 1234 / 44 (0)7879 418969
Fax: 44 (0)207 563 1234
Email: Hamish@108harleystreet.co.uk (Hamish Millar, Commercial Director)
Website: The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic
For more information about the The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic or the other specialist clinics based at 108 Harley Street please visit 108 Harley Street.
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