Yuri W. Novitsky University Hospital Case Medical Center

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: [...]

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 of Ventral 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