Fig. 4From: What surgical approach would provide better outcomes in children and adolescents undergoing cholecystectomy? Results of a systematic review and meta-analysisMean difference for the length of hospital stay (days) in studies comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus open cholecystectomy. Studies ordered chronologically. Negative values favour laparoscopic cholecystectomy group. SD = standard deviation; N = sample size; CI = confidence interval; MD = mean differenceBack to article page