Abstract Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Two widely used techniques are the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and laparoscopic repair, which includes transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches. This study compares postoperative pain and duration of hospital stay between these techniques Materials and Method:This was a prospective clinical study to evaluate pain levels following the surgical repair of unilateral primary inguinal hernia. Overall, 132 patients were enrolled. The choice of surgical procedure was randomized, with the first 66 patients evaluated hospital, were operated through the open LC technique and the 30 following patients operated through the TAPP technique. The inclusion criteria were: age between 18-70 years Results :A comparative analysis was conducted on 132 patients undergoing either Lichtenstein’s repair or laparoscopic repair for inguinal hernia. The patients were divided into two groups, each consisting of 66 patients. Postoperative pain was assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at different time intervals, and the duration of hospital stay was recorded Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair resulted in significantly lower postoperative pain scores and a shorter hospital stay compared to Lichtenstein’s repair, suggesting a potential advantage in terms of early recovery and patient comfort