Table 2.
Outcomes in the matched study cohort, n (%, 95% CI) unless otherwise stated
| Outcome | Patients treated by female surgeon (n=52 315) | Patients treated by male surgeon (n=52 315) | Absolute difference | Adjusted odds ratio (95%CI; P value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome (death, readmission, or complication within 30 days) | 5819 (11.1, 10.9 to 11.4) | 6046 (11.6, 11.3 to 11.8) | 0.43% | 0.96 (0.92 to 0.99; 0.02) |
| Death within 30 days | 480 (0.9, 0.8 to 1.0) | 543 (1.0, 1.0 to 1.1) | 0.12% | 0.88 (0.78 to 0.99; 0.04) |
| Readmission within 30 days | 2433 (4.7, 4.5 to 4.8) | 2518 (4.8, 4.6 to 5.0) | 0.16% | 0.96 (0.91 to 1.02; 0.20) |
| Complication within 30 days | 3543 (6.8, 6.6 to 7.0) | 3674 (7.0, 6.8 to 7.2) | 0.25% | 0.96 (0.92 to 1.01; 0.10) |
| Hospital length of stay, median (IQR) | 2 (0 to 4) | 2 (0 to 4) | 0 | 0.97 (0.94 to 0.99; 0.01)* |
*Adjusted relative rate rather than adjusted odds ratio.