Conclusions  These data suggest that the TEP repair results in less postoperative pain, a quicker return to normal functional status, and improved quality-of-life outcomes with equivalent recurrence rates when compared to the LR. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-010-0730-yAuthors Eddie Myers, Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, IrelandKatherine M. Browne, Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, IrelandDara O. Kavanagh, Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, IrelandMichael Hurley, Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland Journal World Journal of SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-2323Print ISSN 0364-2313 (Source: World Journal of Surgery)