Table 4. Interobserver reliability of the Geissler classification.
| Kappa (κ) | 95% confidence interval | |
|---|---|---|
| Geissler classification | 0.18 | 0.11 to 0.26 |
| Surgeon characteristics | ||
| Sex | ||
| Women | 0.13 | –0.004 to 0.26 |
| Men | 0.19 | 0.12 to 0.26 |
| Years of independent practice | ||
| 0–10 | 0.16 | 0.10 to 0.22 |
| > 10 | 0.23 | 0.12 to 0.34 |
| Giving supervision to trainees | ||
| No | 0.28 | 0.02 to 0.54 |
| Yes | 0.18 | 0.11 to 0.26 |
| Region | ||
| North America | 0.15 | 0.07 to 0.22 |
| Other | 0.23 | 0.13 to 0.33 |
Note: Multirater kappa indicated by κ.