Conclusions  Dissectalgia following TEP deserves its due recognition. Pre-peritoneal bupivacaine instillation significantly reduces its occurrence, although the time of patient’s resuming their jobs remains unaffected. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0538-6Authors S. Kumar, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Department of Surgery Delhi 110095 IndiaM. Joshi, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Department of Surgery Delhi 110095 IndiaS. Chaudhary, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Department of Anesthesiology Delhi 110095 India Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)