The fifth edition of this well-received book contains all the latest information on surgical
techniques in abdominal hernia surgery and has been updated to reflect progress in robotic
hernia surgery and minimally invasive approaches as well as new materials used such as fully
resorbable synthetic meshes. With chapters on management of complications and laparoscopic
repair among others the book also contains newly-added accounts of the Milos technique
laparoscopic primary closure of defects and mesh. For each of the surgical techniques described
the reader will find information on pre- and post-operative management instructions on theatre
set-up and patient positioning an account of the incision and access as well as detailed
operative steps and closure and finally tips and pitfalls. From financial aspects to operative
techniques and materials this book provides a very comprehensive account of abdominal hernia
management. Richly illustrated to demonstrate the surgical procedures in detail this book is
written by a team of world leaders in herniology. This is an indispensable guide to
herniologists and hernia surgeons worldwide.
