From: Feasibility and construct validity of a novel laparoscopic skills testing and training model
 Characteristic | Novices (n = 241) | Experts (n = 42) |
---|---|---|
Age (median and range) in years | 34 (25–66) | 37 (28–60) |
Gender | ||
 ■Male | 117 (49%) | 22 (52%) |
 ■Female | 124 (51%) | 20 (48%) |
Training status | ||
 ■Student | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
 ■Resident in OB&GYN | 116 (48%) | 0 (0%) |
 ■Specialist in OB&GYN | 125 (52%) | 42 (100%) |
Dominant hand | ||
 ■Right | 225 (93%) | 38 (90%) |
 ■Left | 16 (7%) | 4 (10%) |