We conclude that for primary hernias, the open technique of tension-free repair is superior to the laparoscopic technique, both in terms of recurrence rates and in terms of safety.

• 但我们可以得出如下结论，对于腹股沟疝初发患者，就术后复发率及安全性而言，开放式网筛修补术优于经腹腔镜网筛修补术。