Manual of Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

This book provides a useful guide for the management of complex abdominal wall problems from the perspective of a general surgeon, with sensible, practical clinical advice for the management of problems as they arise. Starting from managing the open abdomen and optimising the chances of achieving later definitive fascial closure, through to dealing with incisional and parastomal hernias throughout the abdomen. Expert guidance supported by an evidence-based review of the literature aids higher surgical trainees and consultant general surgeons who wish to expand their practice in this area. Focuses on the needs of the general surgeon Offers practical tips and advice for handling difficult cases Based on current best evidence Complemented by high quality images

List of Acronyms/Abbreviations Preface Contributors PART 1. BEFORE SURGERY 1. Anatomy of the Anterior Abdominal Wall John Rochester 2. The Scale of the Problem Samuel G. Parker, Xavier Chalhoub and Alastair C.J. Windsor 3. Prevention is Better than Cure Rhiannon L. Harries and Jared Torkington 4. Evidence for Mesh Use Neil J. Smart and Ian R. Daniels 5. Assessment and Perioperative Management Robert Hartley, Oliver Pratt and Dominic Slade 6. Additional Pre-operative Considerations and Techniques Danette Wright, Charlotte Ralston, and Dominic Slade 7. The Open Abdomen Jeff Garner PART 2. SURGICAL TECHNIQUES 8. Rives-Stoppa Repair and Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty Duncan Light and Bruce Tulloh 9. Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Bruce Tulloh 10. Anterior Component Separation Elizabeth Tweedle and James Wheeler 11. Endoscopic Component Separation Stuart Oglesby 12. Posterior Component Separation Ed Parkin and Dominic Slade PART 3. SPECIAL SITUATIONS 13. Soft Tissue Management James M. Baden 14. Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula Jonathan C. Epstein and Mattias Soop 15. Lateral Hernias Jeff Garner and Bruce Tulloh 16. Perineal Hernia Jeff Garner 17. Parastomal Hernia James R.F. Hollingshead and Roger W. Motson Index

Mr Jeff Garner, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham South Yorkshire UK. Mr Dominic Slade, Consultant Intestinal Failure, General and Colorectal surgeon, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.