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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2009; 15(16): 2005-2008
Published online Apr 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2005
Table 1 Comparison of patients’ characteristics, indication for surgery and operative details between treatment group and control group (mean ± SD) n (%)
Treatment group (n = 40)Control group (n = 30)P-value
Age (yr)57.6 ± 12.756.2 ± 15.10.67
Female25 (63)16 (53)0.44
Co-morbid diseases24 (60)15 (50)0.41
Indication for surgery0.26
Symptomatic gallstone28 (70)23 (77)
Common bile duct stone6 (15)6 (20)
Gallstone induced pancreatitis6 (15)1 (3)
Operative time (min)63.7 ± 36.958.1 ± 31.50.51