Endoloops in laparoscopic appendicectomy: A retrospective, cost effectiveness analysis

Cost-minimisation analysis of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy.

OBJECTIVE To compare the direct and indirect costs of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy. DESIGN Randomised study. SETTING University hospital, Sweden. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Total costs for a defined period of time for each option. RESULTS 102 patients were randomised and 99 were included in the final analysis. All patients had completely recovered within two months of operation. Disp...

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis of screening mammography.

BACKGROUND Many guidelines recommend screening mammography every 1-2 years for women older than 40 years; more than 70% of women now participate in routine screening. No studies have examined the societal impact of screening practices over the past decade in the United States on costs and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). We performed a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis comparing act...

Clinical outcome and cost comparison between laparoscopic and open appendicectomy.

INTRODUCTION Local data comparing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and open appendicectomy (OA) is lacking. We perform a cost and outcome comparison between LA and OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all appendicectomies performed for suspected appendicitis from July 2010 to December 2010 was conducted. Patient demographics, duration of surgery, complication rates, total cost ...

Laparoscopic appendicectomy in children: A trainee's perspective.

INTRODUCTION The emergence of operative laparoscopy has brought a great demand for training surgical residents, but there are no clear guidelines regarding choice of procedure for training, proficiency assessment and accreditation. We aim to examine from a trainee's point of view, the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) as a laparoscopic training procedure. MATERIALS AND M...