Table 3. Time considered by the participant surgeon as the ideal between lesion and surgical treatment according to the area of activity: public (Group 1) or private (Group 2) sectors.
| Time for surgery (%) | Ideal | Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 weeks | 59.8 | 7.9 | 31.1 |
| 4-12 weeks | 33.2 | 14.5 | 45.1 |
| 12-24 weeks | 4 | 13.1 | 18.1 |
| 6 months to 1 year | 3 | 64.6 | 5.7 |