Table 3.

Multivariate model-adjusted resource utilization outcomes for patients undergoing open hernia repair using barbed TCS vs. conventional PDS suture

	Type of suture
	Barbed TCS	Conventional PDS suture
	n = 446	n = 375
Index procedure
Operative time, mean [95% CI]	171.29 [163.28–179.31]	144.31 [135.56–153.05]
Hospital LOS, mean [95% CI]	5.70 [4.92–6.62]	8.18 [7.33–9.14]
Number of surgical drainage days, mean [95% CI]	3.08 [2.96–3.20]	3.36 [3.23–3.49]
Follow-up: 30 days after the index procedure	Barbed TCS vs. conventional PDS suture (ref)
Readmission after the index procedure hospitalization, OR [95%CI]	4.87 [0.57–41.85]
Reoperation, OR [95%CI]	1.42 [0.37–5.39]
Follow-up: 60 days after the index procedure	Barbed TCS vs. conventional PDS suture (ref)
Readmission after the index procedure hospitalization, OR [95%CI]	5.25 [0.61–45.15]
Reoperation, OR [95%CI]	2.73 [0.81–9.18]