Healthcare and Indirect Cost of the Laparoscopic vs. Vaginal Approach in Benign Hysterectomy

Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze indirect costs of vaginal and laparoscopic routes for hysterectomy to determine whether this makes a difference in total costs when considering route for surgery. MethodsA five-year observational retrospective cohort study was conducted i...

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Published in:Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2022-07, Vol.26 (3), p.e2022.00048
Main Authors: Martínez-Maestre, María Ángeles, Jódar-Sánchez, Francisco, Calderón-Cabrera, Ana María, González-Cejudo, Carmen, Silván-Alfaro, José Manuel, Melero-Cortés, Lidia María
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Summary:Background and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze indirect costs of vaginal and laparoscopic routes for hysterectomy to determine whether this makes a difference in total costs when considering route for surgery. MethodsA five-year observational retrospective cohort study was conducted in an academic tertiary care center. A total of 517 patients scheduled for total laparoscopic hysterectomy (n = 137) and vaginal hysterectomy (n = 380) for benign conditions between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2012 meeting inclusion criteria were reviewed. ResultsIndirect costs were higher in the vaginal hysterectomy group compared to the laparoscopic hysterectomy group (mean cost €3,239.86 vs. €1,371.58; cost increase of €1,868.28; p 
ISSN:1086-8089
1938-3797
DOI:10.4293/JSLS.2022.00048