Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Is Another Method of Tension-Free Mesh

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is another method of tension-free mesh repair,with several repair options.The most popular techniques include a totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach.Which of the two techniques provides access to the preperitoneal space without entering the peritoneum?

A) The TEP technique
B) The TAPP technique
C) Both the TEP technique and the TAPP technique if the hernias are recurrent
D) Neither the TEP technique nor the TAPP technique; preperitoneal access is only possible with an open surgical approach