Conclusions  Sliding inguinal hernias continue to test the surgeon’s understanding of the inguinal canal’s anatomy and technical expertise with a significant rate of technical complications and recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0563-5Authors R. A. Adams, Griffith University School of Medicine Logan Hospital Corner Armstrong and Loganlea Roads Meadowbrook QLD 4131 AustraliaA. P. Wysocki, Griffith University School of Medicine Logan Hospital Corner Armstrong and Loganlea Roads Meadowbrook QLD 4131 Australia Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)