Appendix removal is a surgical procedure, either through keyhole surgery or open surgery. The data presented here relate to patients who stayed one or more nights for the removal of the appendix without either complications, malignant cancer or peritonitis.
Appendix removal: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 64 stays at this hospital for appendix removal, of which 98% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 2.0 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 1.9 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 63 | 2.0 days | 1.9 days | 125 |
| 2015–16 | 51 | 2.0 days | 1.8 days | 101 |
| 2014–15 | 65 | 1.8 days | 1.9 days | 119 |
| 2013–14 | 56 | 2.2 days | 1.9 days | 121 |
| 2012–13 | 60 | 2.3 days | 2.0 days | 138 |
| 2011–12 | 50 | 2.2 days | 2.1 days | 109 |
Gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure generally performed to treat a patient for gallstones. The data presented here relate to patients who had their gallbladder removed using keyhole surgery and who stayed one or more nights without complications.
Gallbladder removal: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 80 stays at this hospital for gallbladder removal, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 1.4 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 1.6 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 80 | 1.4 days | 1.6 days | 109 |
| 2015–16 | 98 | 1.7 days | 1.6 days | 166 |
| 2014–15 | 99 | 1.4 days | 1.6 days | 141 |
| 2013–14 | 123 | 1.6 days | 1.6 days | 192 |
| 2012–13 | 107 | 1.5 days | 1.6 days | 162 |
| 2011–12 | 94 | 1.8 days | 1.6 days | 168 |
Gynaecological reconstructive procedures are repairs to the female reproductive system for conditions such as prolapse. The data presented here relate to women who stayed one or more nights for gynaecological reconstructive procedures without complications.
Gynaecological reconstructive procedures: average length of stay
In all years reported data did not meet the criteria to calculate this indicator.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP Reported data did not meet the criteria to calculate this indicator. | ||||
| 2016–17 | 27 | NP | 1.9 days | 59 |
| 2015–16 | 32 | NP | 1.9 days | 69 |
| 2014–15 | 28 | NP | 2.0 days | 54 |
| 2013–14 | 29 | NP | 2.0 days | 80 |
| 2012–13 | 42 | NP | 2.0 days | 91 |
| 2011–12 | 37 | NP | 2.2 days | 90 |
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus (or womb). The data presented here relate to women who stayed one or more nights for a hysterectomy without complications and where there was no malignant cancer.
Hysterectomy: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 77 stays at this hospital for hysterectomy, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 2.9 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 2.5 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 77 | 2.9 days | 2.5 days | 220 |
| 2015–16 | 85 | 3.4 days | 2.6 days | 290 |
| 2014–15 | 70 | 3.2 days | 2.7 days | 226 |
| 2013–14 | 78 | 3.3 days | 2.7 days | 258 |
| 2012–13 | 77 | 3.1 days | 2.8 days | 241 |
| 2011–12 | 88 | 3.3 days | 3.0 days | 294 |
Knee replacements are surgical procedures to replace damaged knee joints, most commonly for arthritis. The data presented here relate to patients who stayed one or more nights for knee replacements without complications.
Knee replacement: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 161 stays at this hospital for knee replacement, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 4.2 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 4.4 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 161 | 4.2 days | 4.4 days | 672 |
| 2015–16 | 121 | 4.4 days | 4.4 days | 535 |
| 2014–15 | 118 | 4.3 days | 4.8 days | 508 |
| 2013–14 | 118 | 5.6 days | 5.0 days | 658 |
| 2012–13 | 144 | 6.2 days | 5.2 days | 888 |
| 2011–12 | 84 | 6.0 days | 5.5 days | 507 |
Hip replacements are surgical procedures to replace damaged hip joints, most commonly for arthritis. The data presented here relate to patients who stayed one or more nights for hip replacements without complications.
Hip replacement: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 78 stays at this hospital for hip replacement, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 3.7 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 4.5 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 78 | 3.7 days | 4.5 days | 289 |
| 2015–16 | 94 | 5.0 days | 4.7 days | 467 |
| 2014–15 | 60 | 4.1 days | 5.0 days | 246 |
| 2013–14 | 91 | 5.4 days | 5.3 days | 487 |
| 2012–13 | 82 | 5.8 days | 5.6 days | 478 |
| 2011–12 | 61 | 6.0 days | 6.1 days | 367 |
Prostate removal is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland, most commonly performed through the urethra. The data presented here relate to men who stayed one or more nights for transurethral prostate removal without complications.
Prostate removal: average length of stay
In 2016–17, there were a total of 68 stays at this hospital for prostate removal, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 2.4 days, compared to its national peer group performance of 2.0 days.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 68 | 2.4 days | 2.0 days | 162 |
| 2015–16 | 55 | 2.2 days | 2.0 days | 123 |
| 2014–15 | 89 | 2.2 days | 2.2 days | 200 |
| 2013–14 | 106 | 2.7 days | 2.3 days | 282 |
| 2012–13 | 112 | 2.8 days | 2.4 days | 312 |
| 2011–12 | 82 | 3.5 days | 2.5 days | 284 |