Main description:

A hernia is where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Hernias occur in the abdomen and there are several different types, each determined by its location within the abdomen.

Hernia Surgery Simplified brings trainees and surgeons fully up to date with the latest techniques for hernia repair. The initial chapters discuss surgical anatomy of hernias, incidence and etiology, diagnosis and anaesthesia. The following sections are each dedicated to a different type of hernia and its surgical management.

This comprehensive book places emphasis on the latest mesh products available for use in surgery and includes a DVD demonstrating hernia repair using a prolene mesh implant. Nearly 340 full colour photographs and illustrations assist understanding.

Key points

Comprehensive guide bringing surgeons up to date with latest hernia repair techniques
Detailed coverage of all types of hernia and their surgical management
Emphasis placed on latest mesh products
Includes DVD featuring hernia repair using prolene mesh implant
Nearly 340 full colour photographs and illustrations

Contents:

Milestones in Hernia Surgery
Surgical Anatomy of Hernia Sites
Incidence, Prevalence of Hernia
Etiology of Herniation
Prosthesis Used in Hernioplasty
Classification of Hernia
Diagnosis of Hernia
Principles of Hernia Repair
Anesthesia in Hernia Surgery
Open Anterior Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Adult
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs
Female Inguinal Hernia
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia
Femoral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Epigastric Hernia
Incisional/Ventral Hernias
Lumbar Hernia (Types of Lumbar Hernia Surgery)
Spigelian Hernia
Pelvic Hernias

DVD Contents

Hernia Repair with Prolene Mesh Implant