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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2006; 12(34): 5528-5531
Published online Sep 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i34.5528
Table 1 Impact of delay in laparoscopic cholecystectomy on outcomes
OutcomeI: ≤ 3 dII: 4-7 dIII: ≥ 8 dP
(n = 36)(n = 58)(n = 35)
Conversion rate1 (2.8%)2 (3.4%)3 (8.5%)NS
Mortality000NS
Morbidity3 (8.3%)6 (10.3%)5 (14.2%)NS
Postop hospital stay2 (1-6) d2 (1-14) d2 (1-35) dNS