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Introduction: Inguinal hernias have plagued mankind for its upright gait since evolution. Around 16% of the patients presenting to surgery outpatient department have inguinal hernias. Various procedures like the use of patients' own tissues or prosthetic meshes have been used in the past to repair inguinal hernia with varying degrees of success. Laparoscopic hernioplasty is the latest technique with several advantages over open procedures like reduced postoperative pain and shorter recovery period. However, steeper learning curve and cost of the procedure have been cited as limiting factor.