A 58-year-old woman presents to the outpatient clinic with a 4-month history of a tender swelling in the medial aspect of the right thigh just below the inguinal ligament. On examination, the swelling is irreducible, warm, and tender. An ultrasound shows a 2 cm defect in the femoral canal. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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