The location of the perforations for minimally invasive hernia surgery generally involves making 3 holes in the abdomen, 1 near the umbilicus and 2 on either side of the abdomen. The opening near the umbilicus is larger, about 1 cm, and may be positioned above or below the umbilicus, depending on the height of the patient. This incision is generally the site where the laparoscopic probe enters to provide a surgical field for the operation to visualize the size and type of hernia. The openings on either side of the abdomen are smaller, approximately 0.5 cm, and are used primarily to access the abdominal instruments operated by the surgeon to perform operations such as hernia removal, suturing, and placement of patches during surgery. The exact location of the perforation is determined by the surgeon, depending on the patient’s specific situation.