This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hernia, Subject name: Surgery
The following structures may be injured during surgery to repair an inguinal hernia: 
Select and explain. 
A. The ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves, B. The femoral nerve, C. The popliteal nerve, D. The nerve to the psoas major muscle
A: The ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves
Answer: A: The ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves 
Explanation: Any of these nerves may be divided, crushed, or entrapped by suture or mesh during repair of a groin hernia. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is vulnerable especially during laparoscopic hernia repair.