Table 2.
Patient Demographics in Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Open Appendectomy Groups
| Variable | Category | Laparoscopic Appendectomy (%) | Open Appendectomy (%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | < 20 | 19 (10.17) | 2 (14.28) | |
| 20 – 30 | 76 (40.65) | 2 (14.28) | ||
| 30 – 40 | 36 (19.25) | 4 (28.57) | ||
| 40 – 50 | 26 (13.90) | 1 (7.15) | ||
| 50 – 60 | 15 (8.02) | 1 (7.15) | ||
| 60 – 70 | 11 (5.88) | 3 (21.42) | ||
| 70 – 80 | 3 (1.60) | 0 (0.00) | ||
| > 80 | 1 (0.53) | 1 (7.15) | ||
| Average Age | 35.2 | 44.3 | 0.061 | |
| Gender | Male | 126 (67.4) | 10 (71.4) | |
| Female | 61 (32.6) | 4 (28.6) | ||
| Race | Chinese | 94 (50.2) | 10 (71.4) | |
| Malay | 37 (19.8) | 2 (14.3) | ||
| Indian | 20 (10.7) | 0 (0.00) | ||
| Missing | 36 (19.3) | 2 (14.3) | ||
| Presence of perforation | 58 (31.0) | 10 (71.4) | 0.005 |