Table II. Comparison of demographic and operative characteristics of patients with AAC and calculous cholecystitis.
| Characteristic | Acalculous cholecystitis (n=11) | Calculous cholecystitis (n=122) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male:female) | 9:2 | 62:60 | 0.057* |
| Age (mean) (years) | 52.39 | 55.22 | 0.54† |
| LC | 5 | 61 | 0.936* |
| OC | 4 | 38 | |
| Converted | 2 | 23 | |
| Time from presentation to operation (h) | 32.72 | 45 | 0.28† |
| Operative time (min) | 101.3 | 98.9 | 0.79† |
| Postoperative stay (days) | 5.5 | 4.5 | 0.33† |
LC, laparoscopic cholecystectomy; OC, open cholecystectomy.
*Fisher's exact test.
†Student's t test.