I - Summary of the Case

II - Anatomy of the Groin and Abdominal Wall Layers

III - Pathophysiology of Groin Hernia
IV - Traditional Surgical Options for Groin Hernia
V - Approaches of Hernioplasty
1. Open Approach
2. Laparoscopic Approach
VI - Techniques of Repair
3. Open Approach
a. Tissue Repair
b. Bassini repair
c. Shouldice Repair
d. McVay Repair
e. Prosthetic Repair
i. Lichtenstein Tension-Free Repair
ii. Plug and Patch Technique
iii. Prolene Hernia System
f. Stoppa Repair/ Giant Prosthetic reinforcement of the
Visceral Sac
4. Laparoscopic
a. Transabdominal Preperitoneal Procedure
b. Totally Extraperitoneal Procedure
c. Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh Procedure
VII - Complications of an Untreated Hernia
VIII - Complications of Hernia Repair Surgery
IX - Prognosis of Inguinal Hernia