Superficial Groin Dissection
Superficial Groin Dissection Laura A. Adam Neal Wilkinson Avariety of terms are used to describe lymphadenectomy of the inguinal and ilioinguinal regions. In this chapter, we will use the terms…
Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma of the Trunk; Wide Local Excision
Sentinel Node Biopsy for Melanoma of the Trunk; Wide Local Excision Scott K. Sherman James R. Howe The lymphatic drainage patterns from lesions located on the trunk are less predictable…
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia
Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Raphael C. Sun Graeme J. Pitcher Inguinal hernias in infants and young children represent pure indirect hernias. Correction involves high ligation of the sac. The floor of…
Hydrocelectomy, Orchiectomy
Hydrocelectomy, Orchiectomy Hydroceles are collections of fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. Communicating hydroceles, in which this space communicates with the peritoneal cavity, are often…
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair takes a totally different approach from open repair. It is most nearly analogous to a preperitoneal open repair, sometimes termed the Nyhus…
Repair of Inguinal and Femoral Hernias
Repair of Inguinal and Femoral Hernias The muscular and aponeurotic layers of the abdominal wall form a strong continuous barrier that supports and contains the intra-abdominal viscera. This continuous barrier…
Introduction
Introduction This anatomically complex region has been the subject of many books. In this part, inguinal and femoral hernia repairs and hydrocelectomy (Chapters 115 to 118) are illustrated. Inguinal lymph…
Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters
Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Parth B. Amin Joss D. Fernandez Inferior vena cava filters have supplanted surgical interruption of the vena cava in the prevention of venous thrombotic…
Lumbar Sympathectomy
Lumbar Sympathectomy This procedure is rarely performed; when sympathectomy is needed, either percutaneous chemical ablation or endoscopic techniques are often employed. The procedure was retained in this edition because it…
Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Kristine Clodfelter Orion Rachael Nicholson Indications for aneurysm repair remain the same for both open and endovascular techniques. However, the choice of technique is dependent…
