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Patient characteristics of patients undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy
| Patients | PESa (n = 93) | NPESb (n = 83) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 0.251 | ||
| Mean (SD) | 52.7 (17.3) | 49.9 (14.5) | |
| Male, percentage | 31.2% | 30.1% | 0.880 |
| Previous abdominal surgery, percentage | 0.058 | ||
| No previous surgery | 75.8% | 63.4% |
Data are number. ES, endoscopic sphincterotomy; LC, laparoscopic cholecystectomy; NA, not available; SD, standard deviation.
LC after ES.
LC without previous ES.
