Table II.
Comparing the NPL in various surgeries
| Row | Types of surgery | NPL index (in terms of dB) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuncher interlock (orthopedics) | 79 |
| 2 | Arthroscopy (orthopedics) | 77 |
| 3 | Craniotomy (hematoma) | 72 |
| 4 | Cesarean | 72 |
| 5 | DHS (orthopedics) | 68 |
| 6 | The plating (orthopedics) | 67 |
| 7 | TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) | 67 |
| 8 | Cholecystectomy (internal surgery) | 66 |
| 9 | Laparoscopy (internal injuries) | 66 |
| 10 | Nephrectomy | 66 |
| 11 | Removing the pin (orthopedics) | 65 |
| 12 | Laparoscopy | 65 |
| 13 | Eye surgery | 65 |
| 14 | Tonsillectomy (ENT) | 64 |
| 15 | Laminectomy (neurology) | 64 |
| 16 | Benign prostatic hyperplasia | 64 |
| 17 | UDT | 63 |
| 18 | Heart surgery (TVR) | 63 |