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In a female patient, 54% would perform an open Lichtenstein repair, 25% trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal repair and 21% totally extra-peritoneal repair. 90% always use mesh in inguinal hernia repair. 93% of surgeons rarely or never perform a tissue repair. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title><jats:p> Despite recent controversy, UK surgeons support the use of mesh in the repair of inguinal hernias with an open Lichtenstein repair being the most common choice. 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