Web Directory

» Combined Fascia and Mesh Closure
   A method for closing large midline incisional hernias using both the fascia and a mesh. Scientific paper by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
   http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/journal/vol43_1/4310010.htm

» Comparison of Surgical Techniques
   A comparison of suture repair with mesh repair for incisional hernias, published on The New England Journal of Medicine.
   http://www.surgery.gr/edu/journal/hernia.html

» Laparoscopic Repair
   Scientific paper published on the Honk Kong Medical Journal, with discussion and illustrations.
   http://www.hkam.org.hk/publications/hkmj/article_pdfs/hkm0109p319.pdf

» Lifespan: Patient Guide on Incisional Hernia
   Causes, symptoms, treatment and surgical options of this disease. It provides some after surgery patients recovery guides.
   http://www.lifespan.org/rih/services/surgery/mininvasive/patient/incis_hernia/default.htm

» Medline Plus: Incisional Hernias Tutorial
   Animated interactive tutorial about this disease, provided by the National Library of Medicine.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/incisionalhernia/htm/index.htm

» Repair of Incisional Hernias
   A scientific report concerning surgical mesh repair of abdominal wall defect, results and discussion about them.
   http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/journal/vol46_1/4610007.htm

» Surgical Repair Of Incisional Hernias - Patient Care Guidelines
   Guidelines provided by The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, with citation of risks and expected outcome.
   http://www.ssat.com/cgi-bin/incisionalHernia.cgi?affiliation=other

» Surgicom Online: Incisional Hernias
   Brief information about signs and symptoms, preoperatory care and post surgery care.
   http://www.surgicom.co.za/P_patinfo_INCISIONAL_HERNIA_013.asp