Table 1 Patient demographics in the needlescopic and laparoscopic appendectomy groups
From: Mini-laparoscopic versus laparoscopic approach to appendectomy
| Â | Needlescopic Appendectomy n = 15 | Laparoscopic Appendectomy n = 21 |
|---|---|---|
Male/female | 6/9 | 10/11 |
Mean age (years) | 39 (range, 18–60) | 40 (range, 18–63) |
Mean BMI* | 26 kg/m2 | 25 kg/m2 |
Mean number of previous abdominal operations | 0.3 (range, 0–2) | 0.2 (range, 0–2) |