Table 2 Most common paediatric surgical procedures by age group
| Age group | Commonest procedure | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| < 28 days | Laparotomy for complicated NEC and divided colostomy | 60 (3.5%) |
| 28 days–12 months | Inguinal herniotomy | 77 (4.5%) |
| 1–5 years | Gastroscopy (diagnostic/therapeutic) | 51 (3%) |
| 5–10 years | Appendicectomy | 46 (2.7%) |