Surgery All of the following statements are true about repair of groin hernias except – A Lichtenstein tension free repair has a low recurrence rate B TEP repair is an extraperitoneal approach to laparoscopic repair of groin hernia C In Shouldice repair, non-abosorbable mesh is used D The surgery can be done under local anaesthesia in selected cases. 💡 Explanation All of the following statements are true about repair of groin hernias except - ✓ Correct Answer: C. In Shouldice repair, non-abosorbable mesh is used