Inguinal Hernia: Mastering the Anatomy

Heidi J Miller

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2018.02.005

Inguinal Hernia: Mastering the Anatomy

Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;98(3):607-621. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.02.005.

Author

Heidi J Miller¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, MSC 10 5610, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. Electronic address: hjmillermd@gmail.com.

PMID: 29754625
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.02.005

Abstract

The success of an inguinal hernia repair is defined by the permanence of the operation while creating the fewest complications at minimal cost and allowing patients an early return to activity. This success relies and depends on the surgeon's knowledge and understanding of groin anatomy and physiology. This article reviews relevant anatomy to inguinal hernia repair and technical steps to open tissue and mesh repairs as well as minimally invasive approaches.

Keywords: Anatomy; Bassini; Inguinal herniorrhaphy; Inguinodynia; Lichtenstein; TAPP.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdominal Wall / blood supply
Abdominal Wall / innervation
Abdominal Wall / pathology*
Clinical Competence
Hernia, Inguinal / pathology*
Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
Herniorrhaphy*
Humans
Surgical Mesh