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.

General introduction and the History of Hernia Surgery

Essential Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall
Epidemiology and Etiology of Primary Groin Hernias.-<b>Etiology and Prevention of Incisional Hernias</b>
Logistics and Specialised Hernia Units
Prostheses and Products for Hernioplasty
Biology of Prosthetics
Anesthesia
Complications of Hernia Repair
<b>Outcomes assessment and registries</b>
Part II. Groin Hernia
Evaluation (changed from Diagnosis) of a Lump in the Groin in the Adult
Open Anterior Repair in the Adult
Open Preperitoneal Repair
Laparoscopic Repair
O<b>ther minimally invasive approaches.</b>- Femoral Hernias
Sports Hernias and Athletic Pubalgia
The massive inguino-scrotal hernia
<b>Management of adverse events after inguinal hernia repair.</b>- <b>Chronic pain and neurectomy.</b>- Inguinal Hernias in Children
Part IIV. Incisional and ventral hernia
Open Repair
Laparoscopic and Robotic Repair
<b>Component Separation.</b>- Managing the open abdomen
<b>Umbilical, Epigastric and Spigellian Hernias.</b>- Umbilical Hernia in Babies and Children
Lumbar Hernia
Parastomal Hernia - open repair
Laparoscopic and Robotic Repair of Parastomal Hernias.-<b> Postpartum divarication.</b>- Hernias of the Pelvic Wall
Management of Adverse Events
<b>Management of Mesh Infections</b><br>