Table 5.
Operative parameters and postoperative outcomes of conversions
| This study no = 5738 | CholeS no = 8820 | p value | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of conversions | 28 (0.49%) | 297(3.37%) | 0.00001 | 0.146 (0.099–0.215) |
| Nassar difficulty grade | ||||
| IV + V | 20 (71.4%) | 212 (71.4%) | 1 | 1.002 (0.425–2.363) |
| III | 4 (14.2%) | 65 (21.8%) | 0.4708 | 0.595 (0.199–1.776) |
| II | 2 (7.1%) | 12 (4%) | 1 | 1.827 (0.388–8.606 |
| I | 2 (7.1%) | 7 (2.3%) | 0.1674 | 3.187 (0.629–16.134 |
| Median operative time | 195 min | 120 min | ||
| Median Hospital stay | 11 days | 6 days | ||
| Mortality | 0% | 2 (0.7%) | 1 | Not applicable |
| Total morbidity | 9 (32%) | 98 (33%) | 0.8321 | 0.962 (0.420–2.204) |
| Bile leak | 1 (3.5%) | 25 (8%) | 0.7096 | 0.403 (0.053–3.091) |
| Bile duct injurya | 0% | 6 (2%) | 1 | Not applicable |
aTwo bile duct injuries occurred in this series but were not converted. They underwent open biliary reconstruction at a liver surgery unit within 24 h. Satisfactory symptom-free follow-up of 8 and 15 years