Conclusion why 

Interpretation Potential reasons for the variation include differences in:

• Risk factors for gallstones, such as obesity, gender, diabetes and sedentary lifestyle

• Thresholds for performing the procedure in patients with biliary colic or asymptomatic gallstones

• Referral patterns of general practitioners

• Risk factors and delays in care, which might be higher for people from rural and remote areas

United States has the high rates of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, second Australia 

In 2013, Australia had one of the highest rates of laparoscopic cholecystectomy among countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

In this study, the rate of laparoscopic cholecystectomy per 100,000 people was

275 in United States

216 in Australia

202 in Canada

197 in Germany

133 in Denmark

125 in the United Kingdom

116 in New Zealand