Table II. Comparative parameters of ELC and LC.
| ELC n=81 | LC n=90 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports | |||
| 3 | 68 (83.95%) | 86 (95.56%) | <0.05 |
| 4 | 12 (14.8%) | 3 (3.33%) | >0.001 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Difficult dissection | 10 (12.35%) | 10 (11.11%) | NS |
| Operating time | 16.5mins (10–35 min) | 14.2 min (08–37 mins) | NS |
| Drain | 2 | 2 | |
| Discharge time | 3.3 days | 2.6days. | NS |
| Complications | |||
| Port discharge | 2 | 2 | |
Note: ‘P’ value denotes the test of significance based on student ‘t’ test. The value of <0.05 is considered as significant. LC, laparoscopic cholecystectomy; ELC, early laparoscopic cholecystectomy.