Beschreibung:
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.
Abdominal Wall Hernias is the most up-to-date, comprehensive reference on all aspects of hernia repair. The authors present the full spectrum of operations and procedures to enable readers to gain a broad knowledge of the multifaceted repair of inguinal, groin, and femoral hernias and to choose the best technique. Richly illustrated with more than 700 line drawings and photographs, this textbook is a must-have reference.
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