Comparison of outcomes in the electrocautery and ultrasonic dissection groups
| Outcome | Group; no. (%)* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocautery, n = 30 | Ultrasonic, n = 30 | ||
| Primary | |||
| Gallbladder perforation | 12 (40.0) | 5 (16.7) | 0.045 |
| Secondary | |||
| Bile leak | 12 (40.0) | 5 (16.7) | 0.045 |
| Stone spillage | 7 (23.3) | 2 (6.7) | 0.62 |
| Lens cleaning, no. of patients | 27 (90.0) | 19 (63.3) | 0.015 |
| Lens cleaning, mean no. of times | 2 (6.7) | 1 (3.3) | 0.004 |
| Duration of surgery, min. | 34.37 | 27.20 | 0.001 |
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.