ObjectiveTo summarize the application experience of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal prosthetic(TEP) for inguinal hernia in grass-root hospitals.MethodsThe clinical data of 63 cases of inguinal hernia treated by TEP were retrospectively analyzed,and operation scheme suited to the actual conditions of grass-root hospitals was summed up.ResultsAmong the 63 cases,5 cases were treated by transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia(TAPP) to complete the operation because of relatively serious peritoneal rupture.No case was converted to open surgery.11 cases were subjected to continuous epidural anesthesia and the other cases to endotracheal anesthesia.17 cases gained satisfactory result withoutstapling fixation.Among them,a few people had postoperative complications:3 cases of pneumoscrotum,1 case of hematoma of scrotum and 2 cases of early groin pain.No case recurred.ConclusionTEP is a safe and effective operation method in grass-root hospital for inguinal hernia repair.A reasonable selection can be taken according to the individual condition of patients including operation,anaesthesia,mesh style and stapling fixation,to ensure the operation quality,to reduce the medical wst and to reduce the economic burden of the patients.