
Atlas of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- 3rd Edition - April 26, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Michael J. Rosen
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 8 5 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 8 4 0 - 1
With comprehensive, highly illustrated coverage of the latest advances in abdominal wall surgery, Dr. Michael J. Rosen’s Atlas of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, 3rd Edition, is a m… Read more

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Request a sales quoteWith comprehensive, highly illustrated coverage of the latest advances in abdominal wall surgery, Dr. Michael J. Rosen’s Atlas of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, 3rd Edition, is a must-have resource for repairs ranging from the routine to the complex. Thirteen new chapters, new surgical videos, and new illustrations keep you fully up to date in this fast-growing field. From preoperative management through surgery and postoperative care, this unique text/atlas provides the guidance needed to make the most effective use of both commonly performed and new and emerging surgical techniques for reconstruction.
- Covers congenital as well as acquired abdominal wall problems and surgeries, covering the full range of disorders which cause these defects and their surgical therapies
- Features high-quality, full-color anatomic illustrations and clinical intraoperative photos throughout
- Provides complete coverage of robotic, laparoscopic, open, and hybrid surgical approaches, from the routine (such as umbilical and inguinal repairs) to the complex (such as reconstruction of major abdominal wall defects with tissue loss and reoperative abdomens)
- Includes new chapters on Synthetic Mesh Options, Biologic Mesh Options, Absorbable Synthetic Mesh Options, Robotic IPOM, Robotic eTEP, Robotic Flank, Robotic TAR, Robotic Parastomal, Subcutaneous Onlay Laparoscopic Repair, Open Anterior CST, Open Onlay, Open Parastomal, and Open Shouldice Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Contains real-time video clips—many new to this edition—that capture key moments and techniques in abdominal wall surgery and are performed by masters in their respective fields
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
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- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Video Contents
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- Section I: Anatomy
- Chapter 1 Practical Abdominal Wall Anatomy
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Practical Anatomy of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Selected References
- Section II: Operative Planning
- Chapter 2 Synthetic Mesh Options
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mesh Characteristics
- 3 Mesh Modifications
- 4 Absorbable Synthetic Mesh
- 5 Clinical Implications of Biomaterials
- Selected References
- Chapter 3 Biologic Mesh Options
- Abstract
- 1 Indications for the Use of Biologic Mesh Materials
- 2 Tissue Sources for Biologic Mesh Material
- 3 Biologic Mesh Modification and Processing
- 4 Mechanism of Action of Biologic Mesh
- 5 Reported Clinical Outcomes With Biologic Mesh
- Selected References
- Chapter 4 Absorbable Synthetic Mesh Options
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction to Absorbable Synthetic Meshes
- 2 Base Materials for Absorbable Synthetic Meshes
- 3 Characteristics of Absorbable Synthetic Meshes
- 4 Clinical Results of Absorbable Synthetic Mesh Use and Clinical Implications
- Selected References
- Chapter 5 Data Driven Preoperative Optimization of a Patient with a Hernia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Smoking
- 3 Diabetes
- 4 Obesity
- 5 Preoperative Chlorhexidine Soap
- 6 Conclusion
- Selected References
- Section III: Minimally Invasive Hernia Repairs
- Chapter 6 Robotic IPOM+
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps (Video 6.1)
- 4 Pressure
- 5 Access
- 6 Special Notes
- 7 Adhesions
- 8 Landing Zone
- 9 Defect Measurement
- 10 Defect Closure
- 11 Mesh Placement/Positioning
- 12 Mesh Fixation (Finally) (Video 6.2)
- Chapter 7 Robotic Extended-View Totally Extraperitoneal Ventral Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- Selected References
- Chapter 8 Endoscopic Onlay Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 9 Robotic Flank Hernia Repair
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Considerations
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 10 Robotic Transversus Abdominis Release
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 11 Robotic Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Fascial Considerations
- 3 Preoperative Considerations
- 4 Operative Steps
- 5 Postoperative Considerations
- 6 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Section IV: Open Ventral Hernia Repairs
- Chapter 12 Open Ventral Hernia Repair With Onlay Mesh
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps (Video 12.1)
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 13 Posterior Component Separation With Transversus Abdominis Muscle Release
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Outcomes
- 6 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 14 Open Anterior Component Separation Technique
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 15 Open Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps in Posterior Component Separation With Transversus Abdominis Release Parastomal Hernia Repair
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 16 Open Flank Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps (Video 16.1)
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Section V: Hernia Repair Adjuncts
- Chapter 17 Progressive Preoperative Pneumoperitoneum for Hernias With Loss of Abdominal Domain
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 18 Chemical Component Separation With Botox
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Disclosures
- Selected References
- Chapter 19 Tissue and Fascial Expansion of the Abdominal Wall
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Anatomic Considerations
- 4 Pediatric Considerations
- 5 Operative Steps and Postoperative Care
- 6 Pearls and Pitfalls
- 7 Conclusion
- Selected References
- Section VI: Other Abdominal Wall Procedures
- Chapter 20 Locoregional and Free Flap Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Tips and Tricks
- Selected References
- Chapter 21 Panniculectomy and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Pearls And Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 22 Perineal Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Pearls and Pitfalls
- 5 Postoperative Care
- Selected References
- Chapter 23 Open Abdomen Management
- Abstract
- 1 Preoperative Considerations
- 2 Operative Steps
- 3 Postoperative Care
- 4 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 24 Repair of Posttransverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Bulges and Hernias
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy of the Donor Site
- 2 Anatomic Defect Characterization of Posttissue-Based Breast Reconstruction Hernia or Bulge
- 3 Anatomic Considerations in Hernia Repair After Tissue-Based Breast Reconstruction
- 4 Approaches to Repair of Post-TRAM Hernias and Bulging
- 5 Preoperative Evaluation
- 6 Operative Technique
- 7 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 25 Rectus Diastasis Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Tips and Tricks
- Selected References
- Chapter 26 Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps
- 4 Pearls and Pitfalls
- 5 Postoperative Management
- 6 Outcomes
- Selected References
- Chapter 27 Minimally Invasive Surgery (Including Robotic) Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Anatomic Considerations
- 4 Operative Steps (Video 9.13)
- 5 Postoperative Care
- 6 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 28 Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps (Video 28.1)
- 4 Postoperative Care
- 5 Complications
- Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Chapter 29 Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Approaches
- Abstract
- 1 Clinical Anatomy
- 2 Preoperative Considerations
- 3 Operative Steps of the Shouldice Repair
- 4 Operative Steps of the Open Preperitoneal Repair
- 6 Pearls and Pitfalls
- Selected References
- Index
- Confidence is ClinicalKey
- Edition: 3
- Published: April 26, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443118500
- eBook ISBN: 9780443118401
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Michael J. Rosen
Dr. Michael Rosen is the Professor of Surgery at the Lerner College of Medicine and the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Hernia Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rosen also serves as the Medical Director of the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative, a nonprofit organization formerly known as Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative Foundation, which collects and aggregates health information, and publishes and provides data sets of health information related to abdominal core and hernia surgical repairs. Dr. Rosen’s practice focuses on abdominal surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, adrenal surgery, appendectomy, biliary surgery, complex abdominal hernia repair, diagnostic laparoscopy, gastrectomy, gastrointestinal surgery, and hernia open repair surgery. Dr. Rosen has published extensively on these areas of surgery and this would be his third time editing the Atlas of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Surgery, Lerner College of Medicine; Director, Cleveland Clinic Comprehensive Hernia Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA