Laparoscopic Surgeon near Chhapra, for Families from Saran District

By road: NH 531 is a national highway of about 93 km that runs from Chhapra to Gopalganj through Siwan. Head towards Siwan and stay on NH 531 until Gopalganj, where it meets NH 27. Road work and traffic can change the quickest way, so please check a map app on the day of travel.

By train: the Chhapra to Thawe railway line, about 105 km long and first opened in 1910, passes through Masrakh and has a station at Gopalganj. Passenger trains run between Chhapra Kacheri station and Thawe Junction. Schedules change, so please confirm the current timings on 139 or the NTES app before you leave home.

In Gopalganj: our hospital is on Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, in the Arar area. Look up Dr. R. K. Thakur Hospital on Google Maps for the exact pin.

A swelling in the groin or belly that grows when you cough or lift something heavy, and goes back when you lie down, is often a hernia. Hernias do not heal on their own. A hernia that suddenly becomes hard, very painful and cannot be pushed back is an emergency. At our hospital, Dr. Thakur examines the swelling and, if needed, asks for an ultrasound. He then explains whether laparoscopic hernia repair with mesh or an open repair is better for you. We also treat hernias at the navel and at the scar of an old operation: read about umbilical hernia repair and incisional hernia repair.

Common beliefs, such as a belt curing a hernia, are explained in our article on hernia myths.

Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur's OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. If the patient is elderly or has high blood pressure or heart disease, a heart fitness check may be needed before surgery. Our visiting cardiologist sees patients every Thursday, so plan the trip around that day if the doctor asks for it. After the consultation, our doctor tells you whether the operation can be planned on the same trip or on a later date.

Our emergency department is open 24 hours. A trapped hernia (hard, painful and not going back) needs urgent care. If you are far from Gopalganj, go to the nearest hospital first and then please call +91 72739 94786.

Chhapra is in Bihar, the same state as our hospital, so a Bihar PM-JAY card is used with us as at any empanelled hospital in the state. Our empanelment covers general surgery and laparoscopic surgery packages (about 50 procedures), which include hernia repair, gallbladder stone removal, hydrocele and appendix surgery. As of mid-2025, gynaecology and urology packages were not included. Our Ayushman help desk checks eligibility and the right package before admission.

If you are unsure whether your family is eligible, check on beneficiary.nha.gov.in or call the national helpline 14555 before travelling. Step-by-step help is on our Ayushman Bharat page.

Most patients go home within 1 to 2 days after laparoscopic hernia or gallbladder surgery, but our surgeon decides based on each patient's condition. The first two weeks at home matter most. These habits help healing and save unplanned trips back to Gopalganj:

A surgeon should be chosen on training, experience and track record, not on advertisements. Here is what Dr. Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, brings to your care; his full profile has more.