The quality of cholecystectomy in Denmark: outcome and risk factors for 20,307 patients from the national database

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for symptomatic gallstones. The quality of the procedure frequently is included in quality improvement programs, but outcome values have not been described to define the standard of care for a general population. This study included 20,307 cholecystectomies from a national prospective database that combines administrative data with clinical data. This report states the quality of cholecystectomy in Denmark, establishes benchmarks, and identifies significant risk factors.