Deriving Literature-Based Benchmarks for Pediatric Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy Complications from National Databases in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Systematic review of national databases from Canada, US, and UK establishes benchmark complication rates for pediatric appendectomy and cholecystectomy. Mortality was low (0.06% and 0.24% respectively), but outcomes varied between countries, with UK studies showing lower mortality and readmission rates than US studies.