摘要: The surgical treatment of inguinal and femoral hernias has evolved through several stages to reach a modern successful era. This success was shared by all our predecessors who contributed some knowledge with respect anatomy, physiology, surgery. Although most patients are treated satisfaction primary herniorrhaphy, difficult recurrences can also be successfully. special features that characterize the preperitoneal approach availability reliable prosthetic materials. Some techniques currently available discussed. They umbrella, transversalis fascial replacement, fletching. results have been encouraging. As surgeons, we behooved look, assess, reconsider in order improve.