Radially dilating trocars are not cost-effective alternatives except for pediatric laparoscopic operations, especially those for undescended testis and imperforate anus.
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D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000191:economics*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards