Abdominal wall hernias : principles and management.

Abdominal Wall Hernias is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference on all aspects of hernia repair. The editor, a world renowned figure in hernia surgery, has assembled a group of more than 120 experts from 16 countries to discuss state-of-the-art approaches to conventional open repairs using both tissue-to-tissue techniques as well as the use of prosthetic mesh, to the various minimally invasive approaches, the repair of recurrent and massive hernias, the pertinent anatomy, basic science, and emerging biomaterials. The authors present the full spectrum of operations and procedures to enable the reader to gain a broad knowledge of the multifaceted repair of inguinal, groin, and femoral hernias and chose the best technique. Richly illustrated with more than 700 line drawings and photographs, this textbook is a must-have reference for all practicing general surgeons and surgeons-in-training. Abdominal Wall Hernias is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference available on all aspects of hernia repair. It includes state-of-the-art approaches to conventional open repairs using tissue-to-tissue techniques, the use of prosthetic mesh, minimally invasive approaches, the repair of recurrent and massive hernias, pertinent anatomy, basic science, and emerging biomaterials. The authors present a full spectrum of procedures to enable readers to gain a broad knowledge of the multifaceted repair of hernias. Richly illustrated, this book is a vital resource for all general surgeons and surgeons-in-training. I. Introduction II. History III. Anatomy IV. Epidemiology V. Pathology VI. Biomaterials VII. Adjuncts to Surgery VIII. Techniques of Open Groin Hernia Repair IX. Laparoscopic Techniques for Groin Hernia Repair X. Open Techniques of Incisional Repair XI. Laparoscopic Techniques of Incisional Hernia Repair XII. Loss of Abdominal Wall Substance XIII. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery XIV. Emergency Surgery XV. Pediatrics XVI. The Female Hernia Patient XVII. Special Problems XVIII. Complications of Groin Hernia XIX. Other Considerations XX. Epilogue