Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Comparative Study
Comparison of initial laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a community hospital versus a teaching hospital.
To compare the initiation of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a community hospital versus a tertiary-care teaching hospital. ⋯ The introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy during a 2-year period was achieved safely at both hospitals. The complication rates were similar. The length of stay and operating times were shorter in the community hospital.