A hernia is an abnormal protrusion from the abdominal cavity through the muscle and usually presents as a lump in the abdominal wall or groin. The hernia may cause discomfort or pain. Hernias can only be repaired with surgery. We can repair all types of hernia (umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric, ventral, Spigelian, incisional, inguinal and femoral) using minimally invasive keyhole or open surgical techniques.

Diastasis recti is a common condition where the six-pack (rectus abdominis) muscles separate from their normal position. This is common after pregnancy and/or weight gain. Diastasis recti causes an unsightly bulge between the separated six-pack muscles which can be corrected with surgery to return to a more toned and streamlined midsection.

We provide a bespoke service to remove excess skin and fat by utilising plastic surgical techniques such as tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction with the aim of improving your body contour. This can be combined with hernia and/or diastasis recti repair to provide a one-stage treatment for all your abdominal wall conditions giving you the best aesthetic as well as functional outcome.

At the London Abdominal Wall Clinic we seamlessly integrate the latest techniques in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery to offer our patients a bespoke service for all abdominal wall conditions. This approach will utilise expertise from each specialty to combine minimally invasive abdominal keyhole surgery and cutting-edge plastic surgical techniques to minimise scarring, reduce pain and accelerate recovery.

Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon

Mr Lalin Navaratne is a highly skilled Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon currently serving in both military and NHS settings. He practices privately at The Lindo Wing, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare Private Care. His NHS practice is based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He is a member of the regular British Armed Forces (Defence Medical Services) holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Mr Navaratne graduated 1st in his class (Broderip and Atchison prize for best overall performance in MBBS examinations) with distinction from the world-renowned University College London (UCL) Medical School, which is consistently ranked within the top 10 best medical schools in the world. Whilst at medical school he undertook an intercalated Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Anatomy, once again graduating top of his class, receiving a First Class honours degree and named on the Dean’s list.

Mr Navaratne completed his postgraduate surgical training in London at various prestigious surgical units including Royal London Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust), Royal Marsden Hospital (The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust) and St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust). Mr Navaratne completed a Major Trauma fellowship at the Level 1 Major Trauma Centre at St Mary’s Hospital. He subsequently undertook travelling fellowships to Kingston, Jamaica for the management of complex abdominal injuries with a focus on gunshot trauma and the David Dunn Fellowship to Hospital San Carlos in Madrid for Upper GI Surgery. Mr Navaratne is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Mr Navaratne is highly specialised in the management of abdominal wall conditions including all types of hernia and diastasis recti. His expertise span minimally invasive (keyhole) hernia and diastasis recti repair through to major abdominal wall reconstruction. Mr Navaratne is co-chair of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Abdominal Wall Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) which manages patients with complex abdominal wall conditions. Mr Navaratne’s patient-centred approach to treating disorders of the abdominal wall is always tailored to his patients needs in order to give them the best possible experience and outcome.

Mr Navaratne has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in high impact medical journals, written a textbook and several book chapters. He is currently editing two further surgical textbooks on different aspects of laparoscopic surgery. He has presented his work at numerous international meetings and has received several awards/prizes for his research including the David Dunn Medal from the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).

Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon

Mr Arvind Mohan is a UK trained and GMC certified Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon with both NHS and private practice roles. He holds a full-time appointment at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Mr Mohan graduated from Nottingham University Medical School where he undertook an intercalated Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) degree and has subsequently completed a Masters (MSc). Having gained experience in various plastic surgery units around the UK, he was selected to undertake his postgraduate specialist training on the Pan London Plastic Surgery programme, rotating through some of the most prestigious and busiest units in the country including The Royal London Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust), Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust). He subsequently completed a microsurgical fellowship in breast reconstruction and was selected to undertake the London Clinic cosmetic surgery fellowship prior to obtaining his Consultant post.

Mr Mohan is one of the few cosmetic surgeons in London who also specialises in major trauma and complex extremity reconstruction. This unique skill set allows him to seamlessly combine the functional and aesthetic aspects of body contouring surgery to provide the most optimal outcomes to his patients in terms of both form and function.   

Mr Mohan specialises in body contouring surgery of the abdomen (mini, full, extended and fleur-de-lys abdominoplasty), arms (arm lift or brachioplasty) and lower limbs (thigh lift, contour correction, limb implants). He utilises advanced liposuction and fat transfer techniques to augment his outcomes when required, particularly in patients with complex contour irregularities. He is an expert in all aspects of acute and elective hand surgery and complex microsurgical soft tissue reconstruction following major trauma, orthopaedic, spinal and vascular surgery. He has a particular interest in reconstruction following diabetic foot ulceration, the treatment and restoration of chronic wounds and is pioneering functional and aesthetic reconstruction in the form of superthin and ultra-low profile free tissue transfer. Using these techniques and utilising supermicrosurgery where required, he is able to optimise function and cosmesis in his reconstructions following major trauma.

Mr Mohan has published widely in the medical literature, with over 50 authorships and presentations at national and international conferences. He has served as a reviewer for the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and is regularly invited to speak at national meetings and training courses. He is passionate about teaching the next generation of junior doctors and is the training programme director for Foundation year 2 trainees at St Mary’s Hospital. He is an examiner on the Trust FRCS(Plast) exam course and an educational supervisor to multiple trainees at Imperial.