Hernia repair is one of the commonest operations in general surgery. While straightforward open repair of inguinal hernia is a relatively simple operation, more complex hernias demand great surgical skill. The field of herniology has developed rapidly over the last few years. The last book published on the subject was the 3rd edition of this title, in 2003. Since then, not only have new surgical techniques been developed, but, importantly, new prosthetic biomaterials are being introduced rapidly and in ever increasing numbers. Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias 4e presents an authoritative,...