Main description:

This book provides a useful guide for the management of complex abdominal wall problems from the perspective of a general surgeon, with sensible, practical clinical advice for the management of problems as they arise. Starting from managing the open abdomen and optimising the chances of achieving later definitive fascial closure, through to dealing with incisional and parastomal hernias throughout the abdomen. Expert guidance supported by an evidence-based review of the literature aids higher surgical trainees and consultant general surgeons who wish to expand their practice in this area.

Focuses on the needs of the general surgeon

Offers practical tips and advice for handling difficult cases

Based on current best evidence

Complemented by high quality images

Contents:

List of Acronyms/Abbreviations. Preface. Contributors. BEFORE SURGERY. Anatomy of the Anterior Abdominal Wall. The Scale of the Problem. Prevention is Better than Cure. Evidence for Mesh Use. Assessment and Perioperative Management. Additional Pre-operative Considerations and Techniques. The Open Abdomen. SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. Rives-Stoppa Repair and Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty. Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair. Anterior Component Separation. Endoscopic Component Separation. Posterior Component Separation. SPECIAL SITUATIONS. Soft Tissue Management. Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula. Lateral Hernias. Perineal Hernia. Parastomal Hernia. Index.