Elements of informed consent documented for 270 patients undergoing elective or emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy
| Element | Procedure; no. (%) of patients | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total n = 270 | Elective n = 71 | Emergent n = 199 | |
| Potential complications | 232 (86) | 58 (25) | 174 (75) |
| Procedure details | 28 (10) | 21 (75) | 7 (25) |
| Alternatives to surgical procedure | 23 (9) | 20 (87) | 3 (13) |