This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Inguinal Hernias, Subject name: Surgery
Most common nerve damaged during hernia repair 
Select and explain. 
A. Ilioinguinal nerve, B. Ilihypogastric, C. Genitofumoral, D. None
A: Ilioinguinal nerve
Answer: A: Ilioinguinal nerve 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Ilioinguinal nerveRef: Schwartz 10th edition Page 1514* MC nerve injured in Laparoscopic Hernia repair- Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh > Genito femoral nerve* MC nerve injured in Open Hernia repair- Ilio Inguinal Nerve > Genital Branch of Genito femoral nerve and Ilio hypogastric nerve