title: Comparative study of operative laparoscopy versus laparotomy. Analysis of the financial impact.
abstract: A matched case study was performed comparing the financial impact of substituting laparoscopy for laparotomy. Laparoscopy was substantially less costly to the patient and her employer while more profitable for the hospital.
authors.affiliation: Hannibal Clinic and Hannibal Regional Hospital, Missouri.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Davison
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Penney
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017046:Cost Savings; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000191:economics*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000601:surgery