Table 2.
Indication for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - An Evaluation of Changes in Perioperative Outcomes.
| Indication | May 1990 - Aug 1992 | Sept 1992 - Feb 1997 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | 548 (91.3%) | 816 (79.6%) | p<0.00l |
| Symptomatic cholelithiasis | 531 (88.5%) | 749 (73.1%) | |
| Biliary dyskinesia | 17 (2.8%) | 62 (6.0%) | p<0.05 |
| Asymptomatic cholelithiasis | 0 | 5 (0.5%) | |
| Admitted | 52 (8.7%) | 209 (20.4%) | p<0.001 |
| Acute cholecystitis | 41 (6.8%) | 166 (16.2%) | p<0.001 |
| Gallstone pancreatitis | 11 (1.8%) | 35 (3.4%) | |
| Cholangitis/symptomatic | 0 | 8 (0.8%) | |
| choledocholithiasis | |||
| Total | 600 | 1,025 |