Background: Mesh fixation had been reported as a possible cause for persistent groin pain manifested by a significant number of patients following laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair. It is also associated with increased operative cost. Nonfixation could be done especially for patients with small defects, thus reducing the cost, postoperative and chronic pain. Patients and methods: This study was conducted between May 2014 and January 2016. The study included 40 patients with inguinal hernia operated with laparoscopic TAPP technique without mesh fixation. Patients with huge inguinoscrotal hernia with large defect were treated with mesh fixation and were excluded from the study. They were followed up for at least 1 year post-operative for early and late complications. Results: No intra-operative complications have been registered. Two patients (5%) with direct hernias developed seroma, and one patient (2.5%) had subcutaneous emphysema. No chronic pain or hernia recurrence was observed within the follow up period. Conclusion: For selected patients, the nonfixation of mesh in TAPP seems a safe alternative that is associated with fewer costs, shorter operative time and decreased incidence of chronic pain without increased risk of recurrence. Key words: laparoscopic hernia repair, transabdominal preperitoneal, without mesh fixation.