Mesh inguinal hernioplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgery by general surgeons. One of the significant problems following hernia repair is recurrence. Prosthetic materials like polypropylene mesh has been used for inguinal hernia repair and has many advantages like low recurrence rates, less postoperative pain, decreased hospital stay and fewer complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this prospective study, 432 open Lichenstein tension-free inguinal mesh hernioplasty was performed between June 2004 and May 2014. Various parameters regarding postoperative complications were studied. RESULTS: In 432 cases, inguinal hernia was indirect in 59.03% of cases (255 cases), direct in 36.57% (158 cases) and of the pantaloon (mixed) type in 4.39% (18 cases). Mean age of patients was 50.8 years (range 19-92). The median follow-up period was 2.1 years (range 1 month-5 years). Seroma and hematoma formation requiring drainage was observed in 9 and 11 patients, respectively, while transient testicular swelling occurred in 28 patients. We have not observed acute infection or abscess formation related to the presence of the foreign body (mesh). There was one recurrence of the hernia. Residual neuralgia was observed in 3 patients. CONCLUSION: Lichtenstein Tension-free mesh hernioplasty has many advantages of being simple, effective, low recurrence rate, early return to daily activities and good patient compliance and satisfaction. This technique is preferable for hernia repair in our setting.