Table 4.

Hernia Characteristics

	Lap	Open	P
Size (cm2)	124.6	201.6	NS
Location
Midline	40	17	NS
Lateral	10	5
Type
IVH*	42	21	NS
PVH†	8	1
No. of previous repairs per patient	1.3	1.3	NS

^*IVH=Incisional ventral hernia.

^†PVH=Primary ventral hernia.