Fig. 1

Analysed sample and treatment strategies. a Biometric data of the analysed sample. Two thirds of the patients undergoing inpatient gradual diagnostics (IGD) were female. Two major age groups of patients presenting themselves for IGD were observed: a first peak age at about the age of 50, consisting predominantly of women. A second peak age follows at about 70 years with a relatively higher percentage of male patients than at the first peak age. b The chosen strategy before and after IGD. c Scope of recommended procedures in terms of included segments in cases of a surgical approach