Table 4 Characteristics of patients and operations
Characteristic | Total cohort n = 526 | GS Department n = 349 | CT Department n = 177 |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 60.27 (15.43) | 60.98 (15.15) | 58.88 (15.91) |
BMI | 26.40 (4.79) | 26.57 (4.84) | 26.06 (4.68) |
ASA score 1 (%) | 27.4 | 25.8 | 30.4 |
ASA score 2 (%) | 59.9 | 58.7 | 62.3 |
ASA score 3 (%) | 12.7 | 15.6 | 7.3 |
Sex—male (%) | 12.0 | 13.8 | 9.0 |
Procedure group 1 (Extensive BC) (%) | 16.9 | 18.1 | 14.7 |
Procedure group 2 (Limited BC) (%) | 64.8 | 58.5 | 77.4 |
Procedure group 3 (Melanoma) (%) | 18.3 | 23.5 | 7.9 |
Consultant present (%) | 80.2 | 78.8 | 83.1 |
High-volume surgeon present (%) | 85.0 | 83.7 | 87.6 |