Location of the symphysis pubis and iliac crest

Opening of the parietal inguinal peritoneum

Dissection of the retroinguinal and retropubic space

Identification of the inguinal nerves

Identification and dissection of the external limit up to the psoas

Identification and dissection of

the internal limit up to the midline and pubis

Dissection of the hernial sac and lipomas of the cord

Identification of the pectineus ligament and the femoral vessels

Placement of adequately sized netting