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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2007; 13(33): 4493-4497
Published online Sep 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i33.4493
Table 1 Patient characteristics and other observations
S. No.ObservationVariable
1Age (yr)47.2 (13 to 78)
2Female/Male976/291
3Previous abdominal surgeries519
4Preoperative ERCP49
5Mean operation time39 min (11 min to 190 min)
6Conversion to open Cholecystectomy23
7Drain (yes/no)184/1083
8Mean duration of analgesic requirement3 d (1 d to 5 d)
9Mean hospital stay26 h (18 to 72 h)