Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of Experts Who Responded to the Questionnaires.
| Characteristic | Experts responded in rounds 1 and 2, No. (%) (n = 31) | Experts responded in round 3, No. (%) (n = 29) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary location | ||
| Europe | 24 (77.4) | 22 (75.9) |
| North America | 2 (6.5) | 2 (6.9) |
| Asia | 5 (16.1) | 5 (17.2) |
| Primary subspecialization | ||
| Benign gynecology | 20 (64.5) | 19 (65.5) |
| Fertility | 4 (12.9) | 4 (13.8) |
| Obstetrics | 7 (22.6) | 6 (20.7) |
| Main level of care | ||
| Private clinic | 1 (3.2) | 1 (3.4) |
| Referral center for niche related problems | 2 (6.5) | 2 (6.9) |
| University hospital | 28 (90.3) | 26 (89.7) |
| Niche operations performed a year | ||
| 0-15 | 6 (19.4) | 5 (17.2) |
| 16-30 | 2 (6.5) | 1 (3.4) |
| 31-50 | 6 (19.4) | 6 (20.7) |
| >50 | 9 (29.0) | 9 (31.0) |
| Not applicable | 8 (25.8) | 8 (27.6) |