The short answer
On Mezo, inguinal hernia repair is from ₦850,000 and umbilical hernia repair is from ₦700,000. The surgeon assesses you first, then you get a written all-in quote, and you pay online, with nothing to pay at the counter. The final figure depends on the type and size of hernia, whether both sides are repaired, the method and the anaesthetic.
Book hernia repair, from ₦850,000Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed . This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Step by step
- 1
Book the assessment
Choose hernia repair on Mezo and book. You can book for a parent.
- 2
See the surgeon
A verified surgeon examines the hernia, explains the options, and orders any tests needed.
- 3
Get the written quote
An all-in quote lists what is included, the method and the anaesthetic.
- 4
Pay online
Accept the quote and pay online. Nothing is paid at the counter.
- 5
Surgery day
A care coordinator arranges the day. Most people go home the same day with someone to escort them.
What an all-in quote should cover
Before you pay, check that the written quote names each of these:
- The surgeon's fee and the anaesthetist's fee
- Theatre and equipment, including the mesh
- The type of anaesthetic planned
- Ward stay, including a night if one is planned
- Drugs given in hospital and painkillers to take home
- Dressings, and a follow-up review after the operation
What changes the price
- Hernias on both sides, or more than one hernia
- A large hernia, especially one going into the scrotum
- A hernia that has come back after earlier surgery
- Keyhole repair, which needs a general anaesthetic and laparoscopic equipment
- Medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure that need extra checks or monitoring
- An emergency operation for a trapped hernia, which is usually more complex and costs more than a planned repair
Costs that are often separate, so ask
Tests before surgery, such as blood count, blood sugar, kidney tests, an ECG for older patients, or a scan if the diagnosis is unclear, may be billed separately from the operation. Ask whether they are in the quote. Also ask what happens if you need an extra night in hospital. A clear quote answers these before you pay, not after.
Cash, HMO and paying from abroad
If you have an HMO plan, check with your HMO what it covers for hernia surgery and whether it requires pre-authorisation, before you book. Paying cash, you pay online through Mezo once you accept the written quote.
Many hernia repairs are booked by children abroad for a parent in Nigeria. You can book for your father or mother, pay online from abroad, and a care coordinator arranges the day with the family at home: the assessment, the date, and who escorts your parent home afterwards.
Why the cheapest option can cost more
A low headline price that leaves out the mesh, the anaesthetist or the drugs is not cheaper once the bills arrive. A hernia left until it traps bowel becomes an emergency, which is riskier and more expensive than a planned repair. Compare written, itemised quotes, and ask how often the surgeon does the operation.
What it costs on Mezo
Mesh included. Billed as one line.
Common questions
Is the mesh included in the price?
It should be listed in the written all-in quote. If a quote does not mention mesh, ask before you pay.
Will I pay more if both sides need repair?
Usually yes, though it is generally less than two separate operations. The surgeon will tell you after examining you.
Does my HMO cover hernia surgery?
Many plans include it, but cover and pre-authorisation rules vary by plan. Ask your HMO directly before booking.
Do I pay anything at the hospital on the day?
No. Once you accept the written quote you pay online, and nothing is paid at the counter. The quote is written after the surgeon's assessment, so it reflects your actual hernia rather than a guess.
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Sources and further reading
The guidelines and patient information this page is checked against. Care in Nigeria follows the same evidence; what differs is the price and where it is done.
- Inguinal hernia repair. NHS. Patient information.
- Umbilical hernia. NHS. Patient information.
Links last checked 22 October 2026.
Medical disclaimer: This guide is general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Where your centre's instructions differ from this guide, follow theirs.