Fig. 12.1 EHS Classification (Reprinted with permission from Muysoms et al. [6]) Indications and contraindications for this surgery are the same as for any laparoscopic approach and for midline hernias….

Fig. 14.1 e-TEP trocar placement The next step is to introduce the trocar PDB balloon, sliding on the posterior fascia to reach Cooper’s ligament. We begin inflating the balloon, and…

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Fig. 8.1 Mesh fixation in TAPP with fibrin glue Independently of this adhesive effect, it is advisable to take into account that some of these substances have been associated with…

Fig. 2.1 Anatomy of the anterior abdominal wall Skin (Integument) The epidermis has great capacity for regeneration because its nutrition comes via diffusion from the underlying vascular planes. Arterial vessels…

Type I Macroporous prosthesis pores >75 μ Monofilament polypropylene mesh Type II Macroporous prosthesis (at least one of three directions) Pores <10 μ ePTFE mesh Type III Macroporous prosthesis with…