This book shall help surgeons acquire basic knowledge about the anatomy and various surgical techniques of repair of groin hernias, ventral hernias and also other hernias. A surgeon, who needs to upgrade to a laparoscopic hernia surgeon must be familiar with TAPE TEP, IPOM plus, eTEP, hybrid hernia repair and abdominoplasty. The book describes mainly about laparoscopic groin hernia repair as laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is less difficult to learn and perform. The book is very handy and easy-to-use.

• A detailed description of laparoscopic anatomy is given.
• It also gives definite guidance to patient selection and operative techniques.
• Each procedure is illustrated with a series of high-quality photographs in a step-by-step manner, allowing the reader to follow the sequence of the operation.
• The recognition and management of complications is highlighted, and postoperative management is also described.
• In the consecutive section, background information about hernia is detailed.
• This operative guide offers a complete analysis of each of the current technologies.
• This edition includes eTEP, TARM, abdominoplasty, hybrid hernia repair, mesh and mesh fixations, and anatomy of transversalis fascia.