​Surgery Definition – What operation predisposes to direct inguinal hernia? 

​Surgery Definition – What operation predisposes to direct inguinal hernia? 
Appendicectomy is an operation which predisposes to direct inguinal hernia as the ilioinguinal nerve may be cut during the procedure. The ilioinguinal nerve that is cut during incision is used to supplies the conjoint tendon which become weak and lead to direct herniation.