Outcome of delayed elective cholecystectomy
| Outcome | No. (%) of patients n = 44 |
|---|---|
| Procedure | |
| Laparoscopic | 32 (73) |
| Open | 4 (9) |
| Laparopscopic converted to open | 8 (18) |
| ASA classification score | |
| I or II | 24 (54) |
| III or IV | 20 (45) |
| Reason for conversion to open | |
| Extensive adhesions | 4 (50) |
| Severe inflammation | 1 (12) |
| Difficult anatomy/dissection | 3 (38) |
ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists.