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Ambulatory cleft lip surgery: A value analysis.

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  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, British Columbia Children's Hospital and University of British Columbia;

The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery = Journal Canadien De Chirurgie Plastique
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Ambulatory cleft lip surgery is safe and preserves quality of care for most patients. This approach offers significant cost savings for healthcare systems, enhancing overall value.

Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Socialized healthcare systems face resource limitations and demand challenges, necessitating data-driven prioritization.
  • A value-based healthcare model defines value as outcomes achieved relative to costs incurred.
  • Assessing surgical practices through a value lens is crucial for fiscal prudence and quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality and safety of ambulatory cleft lip surgery.
  • To determine the economic costs associated with ambulatory cleft lip repair in North America.
  • To identify strategies for enhancing the overall value of cleft lip surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A 30-year literature review assessed patient eligibility for ambulatory cleft lip repair based on quality and safety criteria.
Keywords:
Ambulatory surgeryCleft lipHealth care value

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  • An economic model was developed to calculate costs related to inpatient stays for cleft lip repair.
  • Value analysis was conducted using published data on ambulatory cleft lip surgery outcomes and costs.

    • Main Results:

    • Currently, only 28% of patients undergo cleft lip repair on an ambulatory basis.
    • An estimated 88.9% of patients are suitable candidates for same-day discharge after cleft lip repair.
    • The mean cost of inpatient care for cleft lip surgery is $2,390 in the US and $1,800 in Canada per patient.

    Conclusions:

    • Ambulatory cleft lip surgery maintains high standards of quality and safety for the majority of patients.
    • Implementing ambulatory cleft lip surgery can lead to substantial cost reductions.
    • For carefully selected patients, ambulatory cleft lip surgery represents a significant improvement in healthcare value.