Table 1: Index operation in 205 patients with incisional hernia.
| Procedure | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Total abdominal hysterectomy | 29 (14.2%) |
| Appendectomy | 20 (9.8%) |
| Laparotomy | 19 (9.3%) |
| Open cholecystectomy | 16 (7.8%) |
| Hartmann's procedure | 14 (6.8%) |
| Anterior resection | 12 (5.9%) |
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 10 (4.6%) |
| Colectomy/other | 8 (3.9%) |
| Laparotomy - peritonitis | 8 (3.9%) |
| Right hemicolectomy | 8 (3.9%) |
| Sigmoid colectomy | 7 (3.4%) |
| Caesarian section | 7 (3.4%) |
| Laparotomy - bowel resection | 6 (2.9%) |
| Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair | 5 (2.4%) |
| Laparotomy - trauma | 5 (2.4%) |
| Nephrectomy | 5 (2.4%) |
| Ventral hernia repair | 5 (2.4%) |
| Donor nephrectomy/transplant | 4 (2.0%) |
| Coronary artery bypass graft | 3 (1.5%) |
| Miscellaneous | 10 (4.9%) |
| Grand Total | 205 |