Title

Understanding the Financial Impact of Robotics in Gynecologic Surgery

Authors

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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