Main description:

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery is a concise and highly illustrated guide to the anatomy of the lower abdominal wall and laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia.

This book consists of eight chapters, beginning with a chapter on anatomy, followed by chapters on different procedures, decision making in hernia surgery, and various devices used in hernia repair.

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery covers both the essentials of remote surgery procedures and uncommon procedures such as laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plasty, and TAPP technique for Spigelian hernia.

Over 100 illustrations and images enhance the procedures covered, and an accompanying DVD-ROM demonstrates each step with audio descriptions, making Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery an ideal book for laparoscopic surgeons, and residents and fellows in general surgery.

Key Points

Concise, illustrated guide to laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia
Eight chapters covering anatomy and various procedures
106 full colour images and illustrations
Accompanying DVD-ROM with step by step instructions and audio description

Contents:

1. Endoscopic Anatomy of Inguinal Region

2. Total Extraperitoneal Repair

3. Transabdominal Preperitoneal Prosthesis

4. Decision Making-Open or Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Mesh Plasty

5. The Physics of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair

6. Incisional Hernia

7. Meshes and Fixation Devices in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repairs

8. Spigelian Hernia