Advances in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

This practical, go-to reference by Drs. Losken and Janis will provide you with the tools you need when addressing a host of abdominal wall problems, ranging from simple to complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. It provides information on the latest developments in mesh and biologic materials and their applications for abdominal hernia repair as well as step-by-step surgical technique for ensuring successful outcomes in all types of abdominal wall reconstruction.

Fundamentals1 Abdominal Wall Anatomy2 Classification and Causes of Abdominal Wall Hernia Defects3 The Treatment of Abdominal Wounds4 Introduction to Abdominal Wound Care5 Synthetic Mess in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction6 Tissue Biologics in Abdominal Wall ReconstructionHernia Repair7 Controversies in Hernia Repair8 Separation of Anatomic Components Method of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Application and Advances in Technique9 The Use of Biologics in Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Technical Considerations10 Minimally Invasive Ventral Hernia Repair11 Transversus Abdominis Release for Posterior Component Separation and Retromuscular Repair12 Outcomes After Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Using Acellular Dermal Matrices: A Critical Review of Existing Literature13 Open Versus Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia RepairComplex Hernia Repair14 Coverage Issues in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction15 Parastomal Hernias16 Enterocutaneous Fisutlas: Current Concepts in Management17 Management of a Postoperative Abdominal Bulge18 Challenging Abdominal Wall Defects19 Management of the Recurrent Ventral Abdominal Hernia20 Abdominal Wall Transplantation