Cost Comparison Between Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Abdominal Hysterectomy at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Two cohorts of 10 women, 1 treated by laparoscopic hysterectomy, and 1 treated by abdominal hysterectomy were matched by age, gravity, parity, preoperative indications, and uterine size. The hospital charges for each cohort were then analyzed according to the following categories: operating room time, operating room supplies, laboratory charges, anesthesia services, room and board, and pharmacy charges. The laparoscopic hysterectomy group had lower dollar charges for operating room time (N.S.), anesthesia fee (N.S.), laboratory charges, room and board charges, and total bills were significantly lower. The abdominal hysterectomy group had significantly less in operating room supplies. I conclude that, overall, laparoscopic hysterectomy represents cost-savings in the hospital environment.
Ferland
RJ
Women and Infants Hospital, 100 Dudley Street, Suite 6, Providence, RI 02905-3233.