The cost of robotics: an analysis of the added costs of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic surgery using the National Inpatient Sample

Background Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) with its advantages continues to gain popularity among surgeons. This study analyzed the increased costs of RAS in common surgical procedures using the National Inpatient Sample. Methods Retrospective analysis of the 2012–2014 Healthcare Cost and Utilization...

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Published in:	Surgical endoscopy Vol. 33; no. 7; pp. 2217 - 2221
Main Authors:	Khorgami, Zhamak, Li, Wei T., Jackson, Theresa N., Howard, C. Anthony, Sclabas, Guido M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Springer US 01.07.2019 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Abdominal Surgery Cholecystectomy Colorectal surgery Costs Costs and Cost Analysis Databases, Factual Direct Service Costs Female Gastroenterology Gynecology Hepatology Hernias Humans Laparoscopy Laparoscopy - economics Laparoscopy - statistics & numerical data Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Middle Aged Procedures and Techniques Utilization - economics Procedures and Techniques Utilization - statistics & numerical data Proctology Retrospective Studies Robotic surgery Robotic Surgical Procedures - economics Robotic Surgical Procedures - statistics & numerical data Surgery Surgical Procedures, Operative - economics Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods Surgical Procedures, Operative - statistics & numerical data United States United States Robotic surgery Cholecystectomy Costs Ventral hernia repair Colectomy Hysterectomy Laparoscopic
ISSN:	0930-2794, 1432-2218, 1432-2218
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