BioHernia Reviews 229

I had hernia repair 2017 through NHS . Mesh was implanted ever since I’ve always had an excruciating pain. I researched how this mesh can be removed and repaired without any harm to my body and that took me to Bio Hernia. My first line of contact was Nahom who organised a video consultation with Dr Koch. I had a successful operation without any complications and it was mesh free. It’s been over twelve weeks now. I feel great. Thank you very much Nahom,Dr Koch, nurses and the anaesthetists. The airport pick up,initial consultation with Dr Koch in person, hotel staff was excellent. Dr. Koch organised a physio for me after the operation which was really beneficial. The after care was exceptional. I highly recommend Bio hernia from the bottom of my heart. Stellar Service

I chose Biohernia because of concerns over mesh repair. Dr Muschaweck explained everything very well. A visual and ultrasound scan confirmed double inguinal hernia. Wellington Hospital was everything an NHS hospital should be if adequate funding was provided. From admission to departure all staff were 5*.
The operation was under local anaesthetic with sedation but I don't recall any of it!! No real pain afterwards Three days of medication to be on the safe side. Stitches out after 10 days. All healing nicely. If you can afford it I can't recommend it too highly.

The whole experience was excellent and very well organised and pleasant from start to end.

Nahom was my first point of contact and had clear, precise and thoughtful answers and great response times in the pre and post care.

At Cottbus, Dr Koch and whole his staff were very capable, honest and very confident. Dr Koch has a comforting approach and is very good at putting one’s mind at ease before the surgery. The surgery went very well and the recovery was within the time frame Dr Koch advised. Everything went smoothly in Cottbus. Dr Koch provided the aftercare daily post surgery in Cottbus. Its been over 6 weeks now and I have been very happy with the results so far.

I highly recommend Dr Koch and Biohernia. A massive thank you to Nahom, Dr Koch and his whole team for all their help.

Thanksto my dear sister, who informed me about Biohernia, I was lucky to be operated by Dr.Koch
Almost I had an appointment made for an operation with a mesh, due to the many people I had spoken with, of whom most of them say they are content about their mesh.

Now, 4 weeks after the operation I feel like I can do all sorts of activities like sporting and working. Ofcourse it's not supposed to be challeging and overpressuring the limits of my physical abillities, though I sens that I may now increase pressure on the strain, in order to improve abillity and stimulate recovery.
Last night, after a long while, I was lucky to experience love making without notable barriers of physical limitations. It sure seems to have improved flexabillity, strenght and (ofcourse) healing.

My deepest grattitude to Dr.Koch, for not only the operation, but just as well , the integrety and dedication for support, witch was there all the time. Certain doubts and fears for going into anesthesia (for the first time), where easily converted to trust, by the convincing, clear and honest explanation, for what was going to be done!

Also I deeply thank all the involved co-workers in the clinic,who have assisted very pleassantly.

Also Nahom, thank you very much for all your clear responses, information and aftercare about the whole happening.

Last but not least; big thanks to everyone involved in the operation, including the marvellous staff in the very convient Hotel Sorat.
All together, the whole therapy has been arranged magnificent from A to Z,
Thanks everybody!
Yours sincerely,
Quirijn Ooijevaar.

I had an inguinal hernia on my left side. I chose not to have a mesh repair due to the chronic pains many people experience and the uncertainty about long term condition of the mesh (although also a lot of people seem to do pretty well with mesh repair), and I also preferred the more tailor-made approach dr. Koch promotes. I met the criteria for a successful non-mesh repair (I.e. Good health, physically active, relatively young, hernia not too large) and decided this was my way to go.
Although going to a foreign country for surgery seemed a bit out there and not the easiest way to go, BioHernia perfectly guided the procedure. After the first consult in Amsterdam and decision to undergo the surgery at Dr. Koch's clinic, I was sent a treatment plan, cost overview, travel options, and a time schedule from arrival to end of the stay.
The pre-operative screening by Dr. Koch was clear and to the point. The surgery itself went very well, post-operative pain was most intense after the surgery but for sure bearable. Just try not to watch funny clips or have someone telling jokes since laughing is somehow painful afterwards, as is getting up and lying down. Walking was discomforting but doable. From then on the pain was gradually getting less, and only took pain killers on the first and second evening to be sure I had a good sleep, not for the pain per se. Then day by day I felt getting better, and 2 days post-surgery, I was out of pain sitting in the car on the way home.
Dr. Koch visited every day for wound check-up and asking about any complaints, which were not present in my case, so that was very good care.
Now it's been 6 weeks since the surgery had taken place and I can say the recovery went pretty fast. Although every body recovers at its own speed, in my case after six days I was more or less pain-free in all normal daily activities. After 2 weeks I returned to sports, but only light exercises, and used this period to experiment what my body was able to do: cycling, light strength exercise in an controlled or isometric way. You can feel some 'work' had been done in the groin area, but it wasn't painful. Day by day things got better and after 4 weeks there were no limitations anymore for me, although I didn't jump into explosive or maximal strength exercises, but preparing for that as recommended by classic periodized training programs.
So after all, it was totally worth it for me, the recovery was not any longer then as would be if I opted for the mesh repair, the guidance from BioHernia was very clear and punctual, and Dr. Koch a very capable, humble, no-nonsense doctor, with patient-specific needs in mind instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
Only thing for the Dutch clients who have health insurance at Menzis might have a hard time getting the costs of the operation reimbursed... bureaucracy tends to be a bit more involved here in comparison to some other health insurance companies

First and foremost, Dr. Koch's surgical skills were nothing short of exceptional. His expertise in inguinal hernia repair instilled confidence and reassurance in me, and the procedure itself was executed flawlessly. Dr. Koch meticulously explained the surgery and its expected outcome, ensuring that I felt informed and comfortable throughout the entire process. The site of surgical incisions is extremely neat and tidy. So, for anyone worried about scarring, you will be pleased with the results.

The post-operative care provided by Dr. Koch and his team was unparalleled. They went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable, well-informed, and had everything I needed during my recovery. They closely monitored my progress, promptly addressed any concerns or questions, and consistently displayed genuine compassion and empathy. I was amazed at their attentiveness and dedication to ensuring my recovery was as smooth as possible

A massive thank you to Nahom at BioHernia, and to Dr Weise and his administrative and medical team in Kelkheim. The information provided by Nahom was very useful, and his planning of the operation and the hotel stay meant the whole experience was stress-free. There was a meeting with Dr Weise the day before the operation, to explain exactly what to expect both for the operation itself, and afterwards. The operation itself went very well and I was able (and instructed) to walk the same afternoon. Everything was very convenient - the clinic was across the road from the hotel, and next to the hotel was the start of a very pleasant walk/cycleway where I took regular strolls afterwards. I was in some discomfort for a few days after the operation - not continuously, but it peaked after the aneasthetic and painkillers had worn off - but this quickly subsided after a few days and by the end of the second week the pain had gone completely. It is now just over 6 weeks since the operation and there is still a little swelling where the surgery took place, but this is gradually reducing and the scar is also healing nicely. In terms of participating in sports and physical activities I feel back to normal, although I am going to be careful for a while to make sure I don't put the site under undue stress. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend BioHernia and Dr Weise to others who are looking to have an operation on an inguinal hernia without the use of mesh.

Everything! From the first contact to the hotel staff, the taxi drivers, the other patients and of course Nahom, Dr Koch and his team. I was really looked after and needn't have worried about being on my own. Dr Koch came to see me every day and sometimes twice a day. I had a bilateral inguinal hernia and everything I could find out says how little is known about hernias in women. Dr Koch and the team were brilliant and very reassuring. To fly to another country for a hernia operation without mesh may seem a bit extreme but in my view it is well worth it, especially when that option doesn't exist at home. Thanks so much to Dr Koch and the team.

Very good service from the start on with Nahom of Biohernia arranging online meeting with Dr. Koch and good follow up by him providing all information necessary in respect of planning my surgery including trip from the Netherlands to Germany and hotel arrangement.
At first I had contact with Dr. Koch in Cottbus. This was very pleasant and comforting. I was happy to have had surgery done by him, but a trip to Kelkheim was easier to plan for me and therefore I had surgery done by his colleague Dr. Wiese. Also there all went according to plan and as promised. I am very grateful for the treatment and care Dr. Wiese and his team provided. I was on my own and although I could easily leave the clinic walking by myself someone escorted me back to the hotel across the street. Dr. Wiese and his team give very good personal attention and as far as I can judge with high professional standard.
Directly after the surgery I have walked the whole afternoon (Kelkheim and surroundings are nice to explore by foot) and next afternoon after check up by Dr. Wiese I could already take the train home.
For a couple of days I had some pain/discomfort with getting up, sitting down etc. Now 4 weeks after surgery I feel comfortable to start doing some sports again and the small scar is healing up nicely.
In case I will get same problem again on the other side - which is to be expected- I will go back to Kelkheim, no doubts!

I cannot express enough gratitude towards Dr Andreas Koch for the incredible transformation he has brought to my life and my family. Thanks to his expertise and skill, my wife has her husband back, and my grownup children have their dad back. The inguinal hernia had become debilitating over time and I had become withdrawn in many ways.

I can now report that the surgery performed by Dr Andreas Koch has been a lasting success. The reason it took me so long to write this review is because of a dread of the procedure failing, but now 8 months on, I can say with confidence that the operation has been 100% successful! The scar is almost unnoticeable and there is no pain or discomfort.

In contrast, an NHS consultant had proposed using a mesh implant, explaining that a Shouldice repair was too challenging for him.

Before leaving Cottbus, I hugged Dr Koch out of deep gratitude. It is because of this extraordinary man and his dedicated team that I now enjoy life to the fullest once again.

Dr Andreas, though it is unlikely that you will come across this review, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude again. Thank you from the depths of my heart for the incredible gift you have given me and my family. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment have forever changed our lives for the better. Thank you!

The last words from Dr Wiese I remember before to fall asleep in the operatory room were “You are in safe hands, I will take all the time needed to repair your hernia, I am never in hurry during an operation”.
The afternoon of the operation I have walked five kilometer in the beautiful woodlands around Kelkheim and I have taken a total amount of 4 pills of ibuprofen for a moderate pain the first three days . The only discomfort was when I went to bed and get up or twisted, squatted or bent my body, sneezed or coughed but I was confortable when I walked 7-10 kilometers each day as prescribed for my recovery. Gradually with the healing of the incision the slight remaining tugging sensation has subsided and vanished. I am now at five weeks from the day of the operation (one combined direct and indirect inguinal hernia) and I feel perfectly fine. I have fully resumed all my sport activities.
I want to express from the bottom of my heart my gratitude to Dr Wiese and his team: anesthetist, nurses, administrative staff who were so hearty, professionals and caring.

I flew from Ireland for my surgery, having done my research and following the advice of an acquaintance who had done the same. The team at BioHernia were thoughtful and professional throughout. Six weeks post operation (bilateral inguinal hernia), I'm very pleased with my time in Frankfurt. I've had no problems and I'm back playing squash, attending gym classes and doing my yard work pretty much to full fitness.

dr Martin Wiese did a marvelous job.
great.
i am a docter in acupuncture and we have a lot in common.
afetrwarts I told him that i thougt a had a new frend.

After six weeks recovery, I am now back at work, thanks to Doctor Weise and his team, very professional, and funny too, it really made the experience easier to go through, I am so glad I went for a no mesh hernia repair, a real peace of mind for the future specially if you practice a physical sport or job.Finally, as a piece of advise, do bring someone with you for the few days after the surgery , it's a great help.

As with surgery, you entrust the surgeon with your life💁🏼‍♂️
You would not have to hesitate to trust Dr Koch and his team! One can take all the advice they offer - the whole team, hotel, cabs and staff, ties in perfectly. All the staff know what is going on, plus you will meet plenty of other good folks in the same position as yourself, which makes the experience all the more bearable.

As with any major surgery, you entrust the surgeon with your life, and I would not hesitate to trust Dr Koch in that capacity again (should I ever need to again). I would say, go with this company, and take all the advice they offer - go with the hotel and taxis they offer, because the whole thing ties in perfectly. All the staff know what is going on, plus you will meet plenty of other good folks in the same position as yourself, which makes the experience all the more bearable.

The surgery removed so much stress, and i can now look forward in life. There is no way that i would have wanted hernia repair with mesh. If you asked was it worth it? 100% yes. The surgery removed a lot of restrictions that i had. But it is not just the surgery, it is the people who are part of the process, Dr Koch and his whole team. My life is my own again.

Thank you to all involved,

Joy

We are so grateful to Dr. Koch and his staff for the operation and what a wonderful person Dr. Koch is!

It's been tree weeks now since my hernia operation by dr. Koch in Cottbus, and the healing process has gone very smoothly. I'm fully functional again, and - most importantly - without having a mesh implanted! Dr. Koch has a relaxed, comforting attitude, which put me at ease before the operation. Nothing but the highest of compliments to dr. Koch and his team, they've cared for me very well. Also, the services of BioHernia were impeccable.

Biohernia delivered a professional service connecting me with Dr. Koch for inguinal hernia surgery. A smooth process throughout. Nahom and Dr. Koch were both very helpful and caring toward myself and I’ll be forever grateful for their efforts. Thank you.