The Art and Science of Abdominal Hernia encompasses a broad range of topics regarding abdominal wall hernia. Minute technical details are largely avoided, the main focus being on diagnosis and common surgical approaches. Chapters address clinical evaluation and diagnosis, different types of hernias including inguinal, femoral, and umbilical hernias, and biological mechanisms of inguinal pain and chronification.
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.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the surgical repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias that not only describes all potential approaches, but also places them in the context of the anatomy of the region, the pathology, and the advances in scientific knowledge over the past decade. It documents in detail the individual techniques applicable in each region (inguinal, femoral, and ventral), highlighting tips and tricks and focusing on indications, potential complications, and outcomes. In addition, it presents cases of incisional hernia and examines less frequent and rare cases and complex situations. Written for surgeons from around the globe, it includes procedures used in wealthy, developed countries and those without mesh more commonly employed in developing countries. With a format designed to facilitate use in daily practice, it is invaluable for residents seeking step-by-step guidance on procedures ranging from repair of simple inguinal hernias to complex reconstruction; for general surgeons who frequently perform hernia repairs; and for hernia specialists aiming to achieve optimal results. It also appeals to researchers with an interest in the scientific background to hernia surgery.
This textbook provides a state-of-the-art reference in the rapidly changing field of hernia surgery. With contributions by key opinion leaders in the field, this book describes the latest trends and detailed technical modifications for both routine and complex hernias. The reader will gain unique insights into robotic and laparoscopic repairs, anterior and posterior component separations, reconstructions in the setting of contamination, enterocutaneous fistulas and loss of abdominal domain. Important contributions from key reconstructive plastic surgeons detail modern trends on how to deal with complex skin and soft tissue challenges. The textbook provides unparalleled step-by-step instructions to perform both routine and complex repairs by incredible illustrations, intra-operative color photographs and a unique video collection of procedures performed by today’s top hernia surgeons. As a comprehensive and most up-to-date reference to modern treatment algorithms, trends in prosthetic science and technique selections, Hernia Surgery: Current Principles will be an invaluable resource to all residents and practicing general, plastic, and trauma surgeons to help them succeed in the field of Hernia surgery.
The SAGES Manual of Hernia Repair will serve as a state-of-the-art resource for hernia surgeons and residents alike who are interested in the rapidly evolving area of abdominal wall hernia repair. This manual captures and summarizes the current trends in the field, as well as describing the new ideas, programs, and strategies regarding hernia repair. Through a unique section called Current Debates in Inguinal Hernia Repair, this volume also provides readers an overview of the current opinions on many of the ongoing debates of this time period. Furthermore, the manual is lavishly illustrated, containing an array of instructional charts and photographs, and is authored by a panel of experts in hernia repair. Comprehensive and easily accessible, The SAGES Manual of Hernia Repair is a portable reference that will be of great value to all practicing surgeons and residents working in the field of abdominal wall hernia repair.
This textbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the field of hernia surgery, and will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, surgeons and researchers with an interest in both inguinal and ventral/incisional hernia. This book provides an overview of the current understanding of the biologic basis of hernia formation as well as laying the foundation for the importance of hernia research and evaluating outcomes in hernia repair. Diagnosis and management strategies for inguinal and ventral hernia are discussed in detail with separate techniques sections for the most widely used procedures in this field as well as emerging technologies such a robotic and single incision surgery. Pertinent associated topics to inguinal hernia surgery such as chronic groin and athletic pubalgia are covered in detail. For incisional hernias, associated topics such as hernia prevention and enhanced recovery protocols are discussed. For both inguinal and ventral/incisional hernias mesh choices and available mesh technologies are discussed in detail as this remains an often confusing matter for the general surgery. When appropriate, chapters to highlight controversies in care are featured such as the use of synthetic mesh in contaminated surgery and laparoscopic closure of defects in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Current recommendations and outcomes data are highlighted when available for each technique. Textbook of Surgery will serve as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with, and interested in, abdominal wall hernias. It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.
Excerpt from Atlas and Epitome of Abdominal Hernias The subject of abdominal hernia is one of the most important in the entire domain of medical teaching, since these hernias are not only exceedingly common, but the fre quent occurrence of strangulation demands extraordinarily quick and energetic surgical intervention. In this respect the responsibility of the physician is unusually great, and he will have to decide between the life and death of the patient intrusted. To his care more often, probably, than in any other affection. The treatment is productive of better results than in other affections, provided the condition is recognized early and that this recognition is followed by the proper therapeutic measures. In order to meet these responsibilities, however, a most thorough knowledge of the entire subject is necessary, and the details of this subject extend over a wide field. If this book should succeed in awakening an interest in abdominal hernias among physicians and students, and in inciting them to a careful study of the subject, I shall consider that my labors have been rewarded. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Anatomy and Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Hernia: With Numerous Plates Though the work of Sir Astley Cooper upon Hernia has been long before the public, and the importance of his contributions to this part of Surgery universally acknowledged, yet its inconvenient size, that of a very large folio, and its great cost, have almost entirely precluded the practitioners of the United States from having access to it; and were its possession desired, the wish could not now be gratified, as no complete copy of the work can at this period be purchased in London. In getting up this edition of it, it has been the desire of the Publishers to make choice of a form which while it is brought within the reach of all members of the profession, would at the same time be worthy of the fame of its distinguished author; and this aim they feel confident of having accomplished. The text is given entire, and without addition, from the second edition, issued by Mr. Key, under the eye of the author himself. And the execution of the plates will be found to compare advantageously with any of a like kind that have yet appeared in this country, while the accuracy of their reduction from the original size, and correctness of reference, has been secured by the careful attention of a person competent to the task. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A concise, comprehensive and up-to-date text on Abdominal Wall Hernias. Over 700 colour diagrams and photographs. Covers History-taking, Examination and Investigations. Covers all the important aspects of Hernia, i.e., Historical Background, Embryology, Anatomy, Operative Procedures, Possible Complications and other necessary topics. "Key points" to remind you what is the most important point in the chapter. Chapters, "Information Patients need from the Surgeon", and "Famous International Hernia Centers and Clinics" give information about the latest treatment of Hernia. Chapters, "Recent Advances and Modern Trends in Hernia Surgery", "Arguments, Controversies, and Discussions in Hernia surgery", "FAQs" and "MCQs" are of immense value to the student as well as practicing surgeon. Considerable stress is given to Anatomy, especially in the chapters "Various ligaments in relation to Groin Hernia", "Other Important Structures in Groin" and "Laparoscopic Groin Anatomy". Both Open and Laparoscopic procedures for Abdominal Wall Hernias are described with essential steps and diagrams. Chapters, "Difficulties in Hernia Surgery", "Important things to remember" and "Statistics of Hernia" are important for the beginner and practicing surgeon. Thought provoking Quotations and extensive References in each chapter.
