Table 4 Patient demographics and clinical outcome data after LCBDE via transcystic versus choledochotomy approach

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