What is the most accurate mortality rate for a cholecystectomy? i am finding conflicting rates and would like to know the most accurate. how much safer is elective over emergency? what about laparoscopic vs open surgery?

Symptomatic "gallstones" are common at age 39, but do not always result in surgery. Laparoscopy is the usual approach to a cholecystectomy, and going to an open approach has a longer recovery period. Ask your physician to refer you to a GI physician who is comfortable doing laparoscopy procedures for guidance.

Cholecystectomies are relatively safe procedures with mortality rates varying based on surgical center and surgeon. Elective is safer if possible and laparoscopic has advantages when available.

Mortality in every surgery is variable depending on the patient's co-morbidities, age stage of illness and more, and the nature of the study, Elective is safer but not by much. laparoscopic is better regarding post-op pain

Cholecystectomy historically is a relatively safe procedure, with quoted mortality usually less than 1%. Mortality statistics will vary greatly based on the sample group studied. The most important factors increasing the risk are high age, high ASA (anesthesia risk) score, and postoperative complications. If you are worried, discuss it with your surgeon before the surgery. Good luck.