Is Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Safe for the Oldest Old Patients?

Background: This study aimed to identify the risk factors for postoperative complications of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in the oldest old patients aged 80 years or older.Methods: From March 2001 to October 2020, 363 patients underwent LCBDE with stone removal. Based on their ages, they were divided into two groups, those younger than 80 years (n=240) and those 80 years old or older (n=123). We compared patient demographics, disease characteristics, surgical outcomes, and postoperative complications based on these groups.Results: The older group had a higher proportion of patients with a Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥5 (p2 hours (OR=3.204; 95% CI, 1.802–5.695; p