It is our experience that over 98% of all abdominal wall hernias can be repaired using only the body’s natural tissue, without having to subject patients to the use of surgical mesh and its related, and often serious, complications. Despite our pioneering the development of mesh in the 1980’s, we remain committed to our belief that mesh is needed in less than 2% of all cases, and then, only when the underlying tissue cannot support a permanent hernia repair.

We are so confident that the Shouldice repair will last a life-time, that if your hernia comes back, we will fix it at no charge to you for the surgery (pending medical eligibility).

Hernia surgery is all we do at Shouldice Hospital. Since 1945, we have performed over 380,000 surgeries, with patients from every state, from Hawaii to Florida. Our specially trained surgeons perform on average 700+ hernia operations per year, more than the average general surgeon does in a lifetime. Other surgeons may claim they can perform the “Shouldice Hernia Repair” but it is our dedication to hernia surgery that ensures our surgeons deliver the best surgical outcomes in the world. No other surgical center can match our 99.5% success rate and complication rate of less than one-half of one percent

Your health is your most precious resource – why take the risk of having a foreign material (surgical mesh) placed in your body for the rest of your life when there is a time-tested, proven superior alternative – A Natural Tissue Repair at Shouldice Hospital.

Shouldice Hospital is conveniently located less than an hours drive from Toronto’s two international airports. We have dedicated case managers committed to making your stay as trouble free as possible. They are experienced with making travel arrangements between all major centers in the US and Toronto, maximizing insurance reimbursement, minimizing hassles with medical paperwork and helping family with local lodging and entertainment. You complete one simple Medical Questionnaire and we coordinate the rest.