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 221 stays at this hospital for appendix removal, of which 100% were overnight stays. The average length of overnight stays at this hospital was 2.5 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 | 220 | 2.5 days | 1.9 days | 550 |
| 2015–16 | 200 | 2.5 days | 1.9 days | 493 |
| 2014–15 | 196 | 2.8 days | 2.1 days | 552 |
| 2013–14 | 195 | 2.7 days | 2.3 days | 518 |
| 2012–13 | 209 | 2.9 days | 2.5 days | 614 |
| 2011–12 | 222 | 3.2 days | 2.5 days | 700 |
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 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 | 11 | NP | Not peered | 14 |
| 2015–16 | 10 | NP | Not peered | 19 |
| 2014–15 | 9 | NP | Not peered | 42 |
| 2013–14 | 12 | NP | 1.9 days | 24 |
| 2012–13 | 10 | NP | 2.1 days | 35 |
| 2011–12 | 8 | NP | Not peered | 17 |
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 2016–17 there were no patients reported for this indicator in this time period.
| Year | Number of overnight stays | Average length of stay | Peer group average | Total overnight patient bed days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - There were no patients reported for this indicator in this time period. | ||||
| 2016–17 | 0 | - | Not peered | 0 |
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 all years reported data did not meet the criteria to calculate this indicator.