The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic: Hernia surgery in London

The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic in Harley Street, London provides an integrated service staffed by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with Gilmore’s Groin and various types of hernia. It aims to achieve this with the highest standard of professional care, and a minimum of delay in relaxing and friendly surroundings.

Specialists in sports injuries and hernia surgery

History of the clinic

The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic was established in 1991 by Mr Jerry Gilmore.

During research for his master of Surgery Degree he developed an interest in wound healing which evolved into specific interest in soft tissue injuries and repair. In 1980 he recognised the syndrome of Groin disruption in sportsmen and undertook the first successful repair.

The technique later became known as “Gilmore’s Groin” or Sportsmans Groin (and also the misnomer sports hernia.) This pioneering work which has resulted in the successful and rapid restoration of many sporting careers, was recognised nationally by the award of Fellowship of the Institute of Sports Medicine in 1995.

In 1999 Mr Simon Marsh, a prize winning Cambridge Graduate and Consultant in Colchester, joined the clinic because of his surgical expertise and knowledge of different sports and their associated injuries. He was appointed Surgical Director of the Clinic following Jerry Gilmore’s retirement from practice in October 2010.

Mr Simon Marsh, Consultant Surgeon

Simon Marsh trained at Trinity College Cambridge and the Clinical School, Addenbrookes Hospital. He qualified in 1987, having been awarded a BA in 1985. In 1992 he was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in England and granted an MA from Cambridge.

In 1996 he was awarded an MD by the University of Cambridge and received the Intercollegiate Fellowship in General Surgery. In 1999 having been appointed as Consultant surgeon in Colchester he joined the team at 108 Harley Street. In 2006 he halved his workload within the NHS to dedicate more time to working in Harley Street.

Following qualification he developed an interest in sports medicine and has advised on many sports, including equestrian events, motorcycle speedway and rugby. This expertise has ensured his success since joining The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic where he has become adept and experienced in assessing, diagnosing and treating patients not only with hernia of all types but also with Gilmore’s Groin.

Gilmore's Groin (groin disruption) and how it is treated

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.

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Results of groin disruption and hernia treatment in Harley Street, London

To date, over 7,900 cases have been referred to The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic. Of those, 4,500 required an operation, usually returning to full sporting activities within 4-6 weeks. Research has shown surgery to be successful in 97% of professional soccer players. The condition is most frequent in association footballers (57% of referrals).

85 English football league clubs have referred players, whilst many came from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Europe and other continents. Other sports include Rugby Union and League (10%), racquet games (4%), athletics (4%), cricket (2%), hockey (2%), and those undertaking general fitness training and other sports (21%).

Over the past 30 years, the operation has been successfully performed on over 390 international sportsmen and women.

Payment and costs

At The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic, their objective is to provide the highest standard of professional care with the minimum of delay, in relaxed and friendly surroundings.

Find out more about payments: insured patients, own account, sponsored patients.

What to expect when you visit The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic

An overview of what to expect when you visit the clinic for groin disruption treatment or hernia treatment/hernia surgery:

Contact details

The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic

108 Harley St

London W1G 7ET

Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 1234

Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 1212

Email: privatehealth@108harleystreet.co.uk

Web: Visit The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic website

Office hours
Monday to Thursday: 7am - 6pm
Friday: 7am - 5.30pm

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