Age-stratified trends and outcomes of inpatient cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The elderly population in the United States is rapidly expanding. Older patients over age 65 with acute cholecystitis may face greater perioperative risk compared to younger patients undergoing urgent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We aimed to characterize trends in utilization and outcomes of inpatient cholecystectomy across the United States stratified by age.

Methods

All adults undergoing nonelective, laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in the 2012-2021 National Inpatient Sample were identified. Patients were stratified into 4 age groups: 18-49, 50-64, 65-79, and 80+ years. Major adverse events included in-hospital mortality and complications. Multivariable mixed regression was used to evaluate the association of age group with outcomes. Interac

SUBMITTER: Ng AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11745976 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature