Inguinal hernia surgery costs around $5,000 to $15,000. Inguinal hernias can be categorized as either hiatal hernias or straight hernias. The cost varies greatly depending on the method of surgery taken for the hernia. Commonly used methods include traditional hernia repair, laparoscopic hernia repair, tension-free hernia repair and so on. 1. Traditional Hernia Repair: The cost of traditional surgery is relatively low, potentially around $5,000 to $6,000. 2. Laparoscopic hernia repair: It is a minimally invasive surgery, but the cost is relatively high, possibly around 10,000 to 15,000 dollars. 3. Tension-free hernia repair: characterized by less trauma and low local pressure, but with a high recurrence rate in comparison, the cost is around 6,000~10,000. The cost of inguinal hernia surgery should also be consulted locally and varies from region to region and hospital to hospital.