title: Relationship of costs and real advantages of microsurgery in urology.
abstract: The cost-advantage relationships in the use of microsurgical equipment and techniques in various medical fields are examined. Cost-effectiveness in clinical urology appears to support the use of microsurgery. Specific applications to urethroplasty, pyeloplasty, renal stone surgery, and renal trauma, are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*