Video Lecture of Laparoscopic Hernia Repair TAPP by Prof. R.K. Mishra, World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, Delhi, India. The most commonly used laparoscopic surgical techniques for hernia repair are transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair. TAPP repair – This minimally invasive surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia.