Characteristics of study groups
| Characteristic | 23G | 25G |
|---|---|---|
| n=63 (52.9%) | n=56 (47.1%) | |
| Age (years) | ||
| Male | 66.8 (14.0) | 65.5 (15.2) |
| Female | 64.0 (18.1) | 63.1 (15.5) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 32 (50.8%) | 29 (51.8%) |
| Female | 31 (49.2%) | 27 (48.2%) |
| Site used | ||
| Left | 20 (31.7%) | 19 (34.5%) |
| Right | 40 (63.5%) | 33 (60%) |
| Both | 3 (4.8%) | 3 (5.5%) |
| Operator experience | ||
| Intern | 9 (33.3%) | 18 (66.7%) |
| Resident medical officer | 12 (57.1%) | 9 (42.9%) |
| Senior resident medical officer | 17 (63%) | 10 (37%) |
| Registrar | 18 (72%) | 7 (28%) |
| Consultant | 3 (42.9%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Not disclosed | 4 (33.3%) | 8 (66.7%) |
Mean (SD) for continuous variables.
Value (percentage) for categorical variables.