Inguinal hernia repair is one of the common surgeries performed by general surgeon all over the world. Tension-free Lichtenstein repair is the most common technique used in open repair, while many surgeons perform laparoscopic hernia repair: total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) and transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP). Laparoscopic surgery is considered to reduce postoperative pain, the incidence of wound complications and time to return to activities of daily living. Both techniques are based on the principle of tension free repair and rely on mesh placement in the preperitoneal space to exclude the inguinal defect and reinforce the abdominal wall; the recurrence rate following tension-free hernia repair is reported to be low and in the range of 1-4%.