Fig. 1From: The learning curve of laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia: protocoled training in a single center for six pediatric surgical traineesThe operative procedure. a: LAPA-HER-CLOSURE® □ being advanced along the lower edge of the internal inguinal ring. b: The thread left in the peritoneal cavity were caught with the needle. c: Extracorporeal ligation. d: Completely closed hernia orificeBack to article page