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.

Comprehensive and most up-to-date reference to modern trends in mesh science and technique selections Presents a full spectrum of current options for routine repairs and complex reconstructions of abdominal wall defects In-depth description of advances in robotic, laparoscopic and component separation procedures Contributions by key general and plastic surgeons. Unique video collection of procedures performed and narrated by today's top hernia surgeons Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Yuri W. Novitsky University Hospital Case Medical Center

Inhalt
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Wall.- Classification of Hernias.- Preoperative Imaging in Hernia Surgery.- Preoperative Preparation of the Patient Undergoing Incisional Hernia Repair: Optimizing Chances for Success.- Wound Closure and Postoperative Hernia Prevention Strategies.- Synthetic Mesh: Making Educated Choices.- Biologic Mesh: Classification and Evidenced-Based Critical Appraisal.- Biodegradable Meshes in Abdominal Wall Surgery.- Abdominal Wall Spaces for Mesh Placement: Onlay, Sublay, Underlay.- Reconstructive Options for Small Abdominal Wall Defects.- Onlay Ventral Hernia Repair.- Rives-Stoppa Retromuscular Repair.- Posterior Component Separation via Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release: The TAR Procedure.- Open Anterior Component Separation.- Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation.- Open Anterior Component Separation With Perforator Preservation.- Open Parastomal Hernia Repair.- Open Flank Hernia Repair.- Umbilical Hernia Repair: The Spectrum of Management Options.- Managing Complications of Open Hernia Repair.- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Defect Closure.- Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair.- Laparoscopic Subxiphoid and Suprapubic Hernia Repair.- Laparascopic Repair of Flank Hernias.- Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair.- Evidence-Based Optimal Fixation During Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Sutures, Tacks, Glues.- Panniculectomy: Tips and Tricks to Maximize Outcomes.- Tissue Expansion During Abdominal Wall Reconstructions.- Flap Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall.- Diagnosis and Management of Diastasis Recti.- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.- Adjuncts to Wound Healing For Abdominal Wall Wounds.- Loss of Abdominal Domain: Definition and Treatment Strategies.- Enterotomy During Hernia Repair: Prevention and Management.- Abdominal Wall Surgery In The Setting of An Enterocutaneous Fistula: Combined Versus Staged Definitive Repair.- Management of Infected Mesh in Ventral Hernias.- Management ofVentral Hernia in the Morbidly Obese Patient.- Emergent Surgical Management of Ventral Hernias.- Temporary Abdominal Closure.- Chemical Component Separation Using Botulinum Toxin.- Groin Hernia Repair: Open Techniques.- Laparoscopic TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair.- Laparoscopic Total Extra-Peritoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair.- The Extended-View Totally Extraperitoneal (eTEP) Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair.- Inguinal Hernias: An Algorithmic Approach to Procedure Selection.- Evaluation and Treatment Of Postoperative Groin Pain.- Treating Inguinal Recurrences.- Non-Operative Treatment of Sports Hernia.- The Surgical Approach to Sports Hernia