[Under what conditions is laparoscopic treatment of inguinal hernia financially profitable?].
A randomized controlled study between Shouldice technic (119 cases) and laparoscopic totally pre-peritoneal hernia repair (122 cases) was performed to evaluate the different costs. Only with reusable devices, and if the Prolene Mesh is not fixed by stapple, laparoscopic repair, even a specific increasing expenses (700 FF) allow a little benefit (1100 FF per patient). Laparoscopic hernia repair is really benefit for active workers, specially in liberal practice. These conclusion suggest to correlate the technic with professional activity.
Champault
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Hôpital Jean-Verdier, Sce de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Bondy.
Marachly
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Rizk
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Lauroy
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Boutelier
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000191:economics*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009017:Morbidity; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
Dans quelles conditions le traitement laparoscopique des hernies de l'aine est-il financièrement rentable?