Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Far greater objectivity is needed in the assessment of endoscopic techniques and equipment. Cost, efficacy, and safety should be considered, as cost-effectiveness of encoscopic surgery depends on a country's economic development and health care system. India's economic conditions and healt...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1996-04, Vol.347 (9007), p.985-985
Main Author: Antia, N.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cholecystectomy - economics
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - economics
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - instrumentation
Cost analysis
Costs and Cost Analysis
Economic conditions
Economic development
Economics
Health care
Health care expenditures
Humans
Medical technology
Surgery
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
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Summary:Far greater objectivity is needed in the assessment of endoscopic techniques and equipment. Cost, efficacy, and safety should be considered, as cost-effectiveness of encoscopic surgery depends on a country's economic development and health care system. India's economic conditions and health care industry cannot handle procedures such as laparoscopic tubectomies.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(96)90138-5