Comparing outcomes of cholecystectomies in white vs. minority patients

•Minority patients are more likely to be younger at admission for cholecystectomy.•Minority patients are more likely to require emergent cholecystectomies.•Minority patients more likely to have no insurance or require emergency Medi-Cal.•Uninsured patients have higher charges of admission and financial burden.•No significant difference was found for clinical outcomes between white and minority patients after admission.