"Endoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias" crystallizes the enormous experience of a team of minimal access surgeons who are leaders in the field of laparoscopic hernia repair. Written in an easy-to-read format, the book equips the general surgeon with do-it-yourself techniques using a step-by-step approach to endoscopic repair of hernias of the groin and abdominal wall. This edition has been revised and updated in view of the recognition accorded to herniology in the past decade. The highlights of the book include: a new, simple and practical classification for abdominal wall hernias; line diagrams as well as corresponding operative photographs to delineate the endoscopic anatomy; innovations to reduce the cost of surgery; anaesthetic implications for endohernia repair; and sterilization techniques. This reference guide is invaluable for the young, aspiring surgeon as well as the trained laparoscopic surgeon.