Table 4.
Patient demographics and clinical outcome data after LCBDE via transcystic versus choledochotomy approach
| Transcystic | Choledochotomy | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 237) | (n = 93) | ||
| Sex | 0.062 | ||
| Male | 98 | 49 | |
| Female | 139 | 44 | |
| Age (years) | 54.7 ± 13.3 | 54.2 ± 16.3 | 0.003 |
| Acute cholecystitis | 23 | 9 | 0.757 |
| Number of CBDS | 3.2 ± 1.8 | 4.5 ± 2.6 | <0.0001 |
| Diameter of CBDS (mm) | 5.3 ± 2.1 | 12.0 ± 3.5 | <0.0001 |
| Operating time (min) | 76.0 ± 20.2 | 116.1 ± 28.1 | 0.040 |
| Stone clearance | 228 | 89 | 0.832 |
| Conversion to open surgery | 11 | 5 | 0.780 |
| Postoperative complications | 32 | 24 | 0.012 |
| Hospital expenses (RMB) | 7435.3 ± 994.8 | 10968.7 ± 1156.4 | 0.008 |
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 3.9 ± 1.8 | 6.7 ± 2.8 | 0.019 |
LCBDE, Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration CBDS, common bile duct stones.
Values that were significant are in boldface.