SURGICAL PRINCIPLES IN INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR

This text is designed to present a comprehensive state-of-the-art approach to options available for inguinal hernia repair. Early chapters address anatomic evaluation of the groin, preoperative optimization of outcomes, and considerations in choosing a surgical technique. It then transitions to the clinical management of this common medical condition, specifically focusing on operative details. Written by experts in the field of hernia repair, the clinical chapters detail both open and minimally invasive techniques for repair including detailed anatomic drawings, surgical photos, and links to videos of operative techniques. Postoperative management is explained, detailing the common complications and addressing the importance of surgical outcomes, especially in the setting of “pay for performance” metrics. The final section of the text concludes with the management of inguinal hernias in select situations, including children, those performed with concomitant procedures, and modifications for training residents in this common surgical procedure. Each chapter includes a review of the published literature and selected references, along with anatomic illustrations, videos from operative interventions, and surgical photos to help reinforce the text.u003cbru003eu003ciu003eSurgical Principles in Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Comprehensive Guide to Anatomy and Operative Techniquesu003c/iu003e will serve as a comprehensive resource for surgeons on patient preparation, surgical techniques, and outcomes for the management of inguinal hernias.

Features
• Presents a comprehensive state-of-the-art approach to options available for inguinal hernia repair
• Richly illustrated with anatomic illustrations, videos from operative interventions, and surgical photos
• Reviews published literature and selected references, along with anatomic illustrations, videos from operative interventions, and surgical photos to help reinforce the text

Authors
• Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD. Assistant Professor of Surgery. Washington University Medical Center. 660 S. Euclid Ave.. St Louis, MO 63110. USA
• Melissa Phillips LaPinska, MD, FACS. Associate Professor of Surgery. University of Tennessee Health Science Center. 1930 Alcoa Highway. Knoxville, TN 37920. USA