Table 2.
Characteristics and outcome of patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy and stump closure with a titanium double-shanked clip (DS-Clip) stratified according to hospital
| County hospital | University hospital | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 48 | 52 | |
| Age (years) | 32.5 (range 13–82) | 28.1 (range 15–87) | <0.0001 |
| Gender female (n (%)) | 22 (44%) | 37 (71%) | n.s. |
| Operation time (min) | 45 (range 26–90) | 62 (range 31–109) | <0.0001 |
| Operation done by surgical trainee | 4 (8%) | 18 (36%) | <0.01 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 4 (range 3–14) | 3 (range 2–19) | n.s. |