Fig. 5From: Standardization and learning curve in laparoscopic hernia repair: experience of a high-volume center(a): Detachment of the direct hernia sac from the pseudosac. The direct defect is located superolaterally to the Cooper’s ligament. (b): Cooper’s ligament dissection: the second anatomical landmark. The vessel slightly above the ligament belongs to Corona mortis. In this area we suggest performing preventive coagulationBack to article page