Table 2.
Complication rates for patients after LCBDE via transcystic approach versus choledochotomy
| Complications | Transcystic | Choledochotomy | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 237) | (n = 93) | ||
| Biliary complications | 15 | 14 | 0.012 |
| Acute pancreatitis | 1 | 1 | |
| Bile duct injury | 2 | 0 | |
| Bile leakage | 3 | 7 | |
| Acute biliary peritonitis after T-tube removal | NA | 2 | |
| Retained stone | 9 | 4 | |
| Other complications | 16 | 10 | 0.225 |
| Umbilical hematoma | 4 | 1 | |
| Ileus | 4 | 0 | |
| Respiratory complication | 3 | 3 | |
| Wound infection | 5 | 3 | |
| Peritubal infection | NA | 3 | |
| Total complications | 31 | 24 | 0.005 |
*Values that were significant are in boldface. NA: not available.