Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery: An Operative Guide

by Karl A. LeBlanc

Repair of simple and complex abdominal hernias by the laparoscopic technique is now the method of choice in many centers. Laparoscopic repair offers equivalent outcomes to open repair, with the additional benefits of greater patient satisfaction and reduced hospitalization. For some hernias, notably incisional and hiatal, the outcome appears to be superior using the minimally invasive technique. This book, authored by an international team of leading...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034080940X
• ISBN13: 9780340809402
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.9" x 10.9"