Learning objectives

Definition of hernia

The anatomy of the common hernias

Pathology of hernia

Classification of abdominal wall hernias

Which hernias are more susceptible to strangulation?

Diagnosis of strangulated hernia

Anatomical types of groin hernias

Clinical types of groin hernias

Operative classification of groin hernias (Gilbert’s classification)

Complications of hernia

When the hernia becomes strangulated

Diagnosis of hernia

The common surgical approaches to hernias:

Open; tissue repair and non-tissue repair, anterior repair and posterior repair and

Laparoscopic, transabdominal approach (TAPP) and a preperitoneal approach (TEP).