Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery: An operative guide PDF

Preface

The laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias quickly followed the development of the laparoscopic approach to the cholecystectomy. This operation was, and continues to be, a controversial subject. In contrast, the adoption of the laparoscopic methodology for the treatment of the other hernias of the abdominal wall has experienced continued growth.While there are textbooks that have dealt with general laparoscopic surgical techniques and others that are comprehensive texts on the subject of hernias, none have been dedicated solely to the laparoscopic treatment of this malady in all aspects of the abdomen.

A review of the authors that have contributed to this work is a testament of my efforts to provide a true "operative guide" to those surgeons-in-training and those who desire more detailed information on this subject matter. An international representation is evident. These are the opinion leaders and the surgeons that have helped to develop this field. I appreciate their efforts to share their knowledge.

I have tried to provide the reader with the different techniques that are currently being used to repair the hernias in the inguinal region, the incisional and hiatal locations. I have also relied on different authors to provide the details of the pertinent anatomy, the current results and the various complications and the management. The segregation of these topics should remove any bias that may be seen in the usual textbooks of this type.

A section on the use of the laparoscope in the pediatric hernia patient is also included. In many areas of the world, the availability of the pediatric surgeon is quite uncommon. The information imparted in these chapters should provide guidance to the general laparoscopic surgeon in this setting.

The era of robotics is also upon us. It may be surprising to many of us but there is utility in the repair of hernias also.

The final chapter on socioeconomics is needed to educate the surgeon as he or she makes the operative choices that are available. Many issues will be regional while others are national and international. We are all continually faced with the economic realities of the practice of surgery. More attention should be given to this subject in the training programs. It is hoped that this book provides a sound basis to begin this process.

I wish to thank all of the contributors for their persistence in this work. It is rather difficult and time-consuming to provide a chapter of the detail and with the significant references that I desired. It is the expertise of these authors that will truly make this text a reference source. I would also express my appreciation of all of the staff from Arnold Publishers and Naughton Management that have helped in the production of this text. I hope that the reader will realize the goals that I set forth upon the commencement of this operative guide to laparoscopic hernia surgery.