title: [Cost analysis of reprocessing disposable forceps used in video-assisted surgery].
abstract: This study aimed to analyze the reprocessing costs of disposable forceps used in video-assisted surgery. The frequent reuse of these instruments is justified by their high cost. However, few studies have been carried out on this topic. The multiple case study method was applied in three hospitals in the State of São Paulo, using the observation and document analysis techniques. In case number one, the processing cost was R dollars 9.37, R dollars 6.59 for case number two and R dollars 3.31 for case number three. The low cost observed should be analyzed with caution, since it was observed that quality-control plays a role in the final cost. When the quality-control measures are adopted, the reprocessing costs jumped to R dollars 185.19 for case number one, R dollars 595.82 for case number two and to R dollars 363.10 for case number three.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Novo Atibaia. eliane.enf@hospitalnovo.com.br
authors.forename: Eliane Molina
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Psaltikidis
authors.forename: Kazuko Uchikawa
authors.initials: KU
authors.lastname: Graziano
authors.forename: Fábio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Frezatti
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics*; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D013242:Sterilization / Q000191:economics; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000191:economics*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation*