Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Diagrammatic representation -- Preparation -- Application of antiseptic and drapes -- Incision -- Scarpa's fascia incised and divided -- Opening the inguinal canal -- Mobilising spermatic cord and coverings -- Closure of the incomplete hernial sac -- Identification of the complete hernial sac -- Spermatic cord returned to correct orientation -- Hernial sac divided -- Hernial sac transfixed and ligated -- Fashioning of the dartos pouch -- Reposition of the testis in the scrotum -- Closure of scrotal incision -- Closure of inguinal incision -- Postoperative care -- Further reading -- Index