Table 1 Demographics of participants
Level of experience | Senior surgical trainees (n = 92) | Junior surgical trainees (n = 36) |
|---|---|---|
Age (average) | 30 ± 2 | 27 ± 3 |
Sex | 87% male | 64% male |
Year of experience in laparoscopic surgery | 3.0 ± 2.2 | 1.0 ± 1.3 |
Number of cases performed of laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47 ± 8 | 5 ± 4 |
Proficiency in laparoscopic suturing | 29% | none |
Region from | 58% from the UK and 42% from overseas | 93% from the UK and 7% from overseas |