New Procedures in Open Hernia Surgery

This book is a valuable addition to the extensive literature on inguinal hernias, a topic of great interest for all general surgeons. It describes the most up-to-date prosthetic open techniques in the treatment of inguinal hernias, including onlay and inlay procedures. Starting with the Lichtenstein technique, which allowed for the successful and widespread use of the prosthesis technique, the most widely used surgical procedures are described by leading experts in the field. Special attention has been paid to the illustrations and photographs. This book is a useful resource for medical and surgery students, general surgeons, and all those interested in the area of surgery of hernias.