Main description:

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.

Contents:

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