Fig. 2.

Number of laparoscopic procedures per 100,000 inhabitants by state for a) total, b) cholecystectomy, c) appendectomy, and d) inguinal hernia repair operations. This series of graphs shows the number of laparoscopic procedures adjusted per 100,000 inhabitants by state for a) total, b) cholecystectomy, c) appendectomy, and d) inguinal hernia repair operations. The states of Mexico that reside within the dark blue area have higher percentages of laparoscopic procedures, compared to areas in light blue that have lower percentages.