Progress in laparoscopic anatomy research: A review of the Chinese literature

Figure 2 Illustration of inguinal hernia structures. A: Direct hernia was located medially to the inferior epigastric artery, an indirect hernia was located laterally to the inferior epigastric artery, and a femoral hernia was located at the inferior iliopubic tract; B: The three regions, where staples or sutures should not be placed: the triangle of doom, triangle of pain, and corona mortis; C: Live procedure after the peritoneum was absolutely dissected and removed from the abdominal wall.