Hernia

Question 1

Lichenstein Tension free herniorraphy

Answer 1

1. Oblique incision 2 finger breadths above inguinal ligament
2. External oblique cut
3. Cord structures, ilioinguinal nerve, iliohypogastric nerve, genital branch nerve identified
4. Polypropylene mesh secured to the pubic tubercle, inguinal ligament, and rectus sheath/internal oblique muscle superiorly

Question 2

Bassini Repair

Answer 2

Internal oblique and conjoined tendon sutured beneath cord