Table 5.
Quantile (Median) Regression Model for Length of Stay
| Variable | *Estimate (95% Confidence Interval) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure | ||
| Laparoscopic | reference | --- |
| Open | 3.38 (3.32, 3.44) | < 0.0001 |
| Age (for each 10-year increase) | 0.166 (0.147, 0.186) | < 0.0001 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | reference | --- |
| Female | −0.452 (−0.518, −0.386) | < 0.0001 |
| Race | ||
| White | reference | --- |
| Black | 1.06 (0.94, 1.18) | < 0.0001 |
| Other Nonwhite | 0.233 (0.153, 0.313) | < 0.0001 |
*Regression coefficients were estimated via Quantile (Median) regression.