Table 4.
Comparison of Patient Demographics and Outcome Data by Operative Method Used
| Attempted LC* | Completed LC* | Converted LC* | OC* | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients (n) | 97 | 64 | 33 | 141 | |
| Age (years) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 55 | NS |
| ASA* | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | NS |
| Morbidity Rate (%) | 18.5 | 17 | 21 | 20.5 | NS |
| Mortality Rate (%) | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 2.8 | NS |
| Operating Room Time (min) | 110 | 106 | 126 | 136 | <0.01 |
| Intensive Care Unit Admissions (%) | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | <0.05 |
| Length of Stay (days) | 5.7 | 4.7 | 7.3 | 10 | <0.01 |
*
LC=laparoscopic cholecystectomy, OC=open cholecystectomy, ASA=American Society of Anesthesia preoperative classification.