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Baseline and Operative Characteristics
| Patient Number | Hernia Type | Age at Surgery | Surgery Time (minutes) | Mesh Size | Fixation Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epigastric | 34 | 42 | 10x15cm | DC |
| 2 | Umbilical | 29 | 47 | 8x12cm | T&TAS |
| 3 | Epigastric | 30 | 58 | 10x15cm | T&TAS |
| 4 | Incisional | 30 | 34 | 10x15cm | DC |
| 5 | Umbilical | 29 | 39 | 10x15cm | DC |
| 6 | Incisional | 26 | 70 | 10x15cm | DC |
| 7 | Incisional | 25 | 39 | 8x12cm | T&TAS |
| 8 | Incisional | 24 | 76 | 10x15cm | T&TAS |
DC=double crown of tacks, T&TAS=tacks and transabdominal sutures.
