Abstract: Hernia and abdominal wall surgery has developed rapidly in nearly 20 years in China. Its diagnosis and treatment has reached a high level worldwide nowadays. On the topic of how to make a brand‑new development in this field, the authors demonstrate that we need to improve in many aspects, including the innovation and optimization of surgical technology and the standardization of surgical operation, as well as the exploration of biological mesh and other hernia repair materials, quality control system, registration system, adverse events reporting system, real world research for the stable development of hernia surgery. This can promote the diagnosis and treatment of hernia and abdominal wall surgery personalized principles and innovative develop-ment in the future.