Fig. 4From: New steps of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy using the extraperitoneal approach: a propensity-score matched comparison between extraperitoneal and transperitoneal approach in Japanese patientsTechnique to prevent postoperative inguinal hernia (Lt side). The peritoneum is dissected and peeled from the spermatic cord on the cranial side of the inner inguinal ring. Cord-like structures between the spermatic cord and peritoneum are transected, and the spermatic cord is separated into the testicular vessels and vas deferens Lt, leftBack to article page