| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Adult Inguinal Hernia -- Special Hernias -- Incisional Hernias -- Complications -- Miscellaneous -- Index |
| Summary |
All currently established operative techniques are described and explained in detail in the book and illustrated, step by step, with a wealth of brilliant figures and diagrams. A detailed description of laparoscopic anatomy and preperitoneal procedures is given. Important information regarding indications and postoperative care is provided. New surgical treatment concepts for hernia arising in the early 21st century and expounded in this book include tension-free principles, inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia, use of the preperitoneal space, and laparoscopic hernia repair. Key Features: 3D mesh and patch-and-plug procedures; Laparoscopic methods such as the single-port technique and mini-technique; New developments in open and laparoscopic surgery of incisional hernias; Special disorders such as sports hernia. -- Publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
This book is an authorized translation of the 5th German edition published and copyrighted 2015 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart. Title of the German edition: Hernien |
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Preceded by Atlas of hernia surgery / Volker Schumpelick, with the collaboration of Hermann van Ackeren [and others]. 1990 |
| Credits |
Translator: Geraldine O'Sullivan, Dublin, Ireland |
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Illustrator: Gisela Tambour, Göttingen, Germany; Andrea Schnitzler, Innsbruck, Austria |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Hernia.
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Hernia
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Herniorrhaphy -- methods
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MEDICAL / Surgery / General
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Hernia.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Arlt, Georg, author
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Conze, Joachim, author
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Junge, Karsten, author
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| LC no. |
2018038294 |
| ISBN |
9783132406896 |
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3132406899 |
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