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Maxillofacial surgery: the economic aspect.

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  • 1Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Bolton General Hospital.

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Oral and maxillofacial surgery costs have risen significantly due to increased procedure complexity and National Health Service (NHS) changes. This study re-evaluates surgical costs, considering patient quality of life and economic impact.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Health Economics
  • National Health Service (NHS) Cost Analysis

Background:

  • The National Health Service (NHS) expenditure has risen from £2.6 billion to £21.6 billion annually over 15 years.
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) has evolved, encompassing a wider range of complex procedures.
  • Previous costings for OMFS procedures are outdated due to NHS reorganizations and evolving surgical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update the economic survey of procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the UK.
  • To analyze the changing cost-effectiveness of OMFS procedures in the context of NHS funding.
  • To justify the practice of OMFS by considering costs to the NHS, patient quality of life, and broader economic impact.

Main Methods:

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  • Comparison of historical cost data with current expenditure on OMFS procedures.
  • Analysis of changes in surgical practice, including increased use of day care and internal fixation.
  • Evaluation of costs associated with advanced OMFS operations now performed routinely.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant escalation in overall NHS costs and specific OMFS procedure expenditures.
    • Demonstration of how previously costed procedures have changed due to advancements like day care and internal fixation.
    • Identification of the need to cost advanced, regularly performed operations.

    Conclusions:

    • The evolving landscape of OMFS necessitates updated cost analyses to justify its practice.
    • Resource management and funding stringency in the NHS require a clear understanding of procedure economics.
    • Justification of OMFS practice must encompass NHS costs, patient quality of life, and economic productivity.