Comparison of the ratings of the two panels
| Panel 1* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel 2† | Appropriate | Uncertain | Inappropriate | Total |
| The percentages in parentheses are for indications rated in each category from the total of indications rated by panel 1 in each appropriateness category. | ||||
| *Panel 1 is a multidisciplinary national panel made up of six surgeons and six gastroenterologists. | ||||
| †Panel 2 is a new panel composed of six different surgeons and six gastroenterologists. | ||||
| Appropriate | 83 (77.6%) | 5 (9.1%) | 0 (0%) | 88 (41.9%) |
| Uncertain | 24 (22.4%) | 42 (76.4%) | 8 (16.7%) | 74 (35.2%) |
| Inappropriate | 0 (0%) | 8 (14.5%) | 40 (83.3%) | 48 (22.9%) |
| Total | 107 (50.9%) | 55 (26.2%) | 48 (22.9%) | 210 |