Table 2.
Predictors a of Minimally Invasive Pyeloplasty Use: Results of a Multilevel, Multinomial, Logistic Regression Analysis
| Characteristics | Minimally invasive pyeloplasty vs open pyeloplasty | Minimally invasive pyeloplasty vs endopyelotomy |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.99 (0.98–1.01) | 0.96 (0.95–0.97) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 1 | 1 |
| Male | 0.75 (0.56–0.99) | 0.86 (0.68–1.10) |
| Comorbidity | ||
| 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 or more | 0.87 (0.59–1.29) | 1.22 (0.86–1.72) |
| Benefit plan typeb | ||
| HMO | 1 | 1 |
| PPO | 1.24 (0.82–1.88) | 1.38 (0.96–1.98) |
| Other | 0.90 (0.55–1.47) | 1.02 (0.67–1.55) |
| Employment classification | ||
| Nonsalaried | 1 | 1 |
| Salaried | 1.81 (1.08–3.04) | 1.56 (0.99–2.44) |
| Unknown | 1.30 (0.85–1.99) | 1.08 (0.75–1.57) |
| Employment status | ||
| Nonfull-time | 1 | 1 |
| Full-time | 1.27 (0.88–1.83) | 1.01 (0.74–1.38) |
| Region of residence | ||
| Northeast | 1 | 1 |
| North Central | 1.08 (0.64–1.84) | 0.96 (0.59–1.57) |
| South | 0.91 (0.55–1.48) | 0.52 (0.33–0.81) |
| West | 0.84 (0.46–1.54) | 0.57 (0.33–0.98) |
| Unknown | 0.62 (0.13–3.01) | 0.62 (0.11–3.37) |
| Patient MSA | 1.19 (0.80–1.76) | 1.52 (1.08–2.13) |
| Provider MSA | 1.59 (0.93–2.71) | 2.06 (1.29–3.30) |
| Treatment year | 1.38 (1.29–1.49) | 1.21 (1.13–1.29) |
a
The effect of each predictor was adjusted for all other predictors in the model.
b
Other includes comprehensive, exclusive provider organization, point of service, point of service with capitation, consumer directed health plan, and missing.
Significant values are denoted in bold.