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).