Understanding the Financial Impact of Robotics in Gynecologic Surgery

    Authors

    K. Swan;A. P. Advincula

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Clin. Obstet. Gynecol.

    Keywords

    robotic costs; hysterectomy; myomectomy; sacrocolpopexy; laparoscopy; finances; ENDOMETRIAL CANCER; SURGICAL OUTCOMES; TUBAL ANASTOMOSIS; COST; HYSTERECTOMY; Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Abstract

    As surgical innovation and technological advancements evolve, the associated costs cannot be overlooked. Currently, the United States health care system is undergoing an attempted overhaul with technology such as robotics sitting front and center of the financial debate. As patient demand for less invasive surgical options increases and standards of practice change, patient outcomes must be carefully evaluated to justify the costs increase from traditional, often more invasive treatments. The collection of financial data is quite varied among hospital systems and so is the models used to determine the costs of robotics. Although limited thus far, various cost data have been ascertained in the areas of reproductive surgery, hysterectomy (both benign and oncologic), and pelvic reconstructive surgery.

    Journal Title

    Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Volume

    54

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    449

    Last Page

    457

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000294045100008

    ISSN

    0009-9201

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