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A cost evaluation methodology for surgical technologies.

Imad Ismail¹, Sandrine Wolff, Agnes Gronfier

¹University of Strasbourg, BETA, Strasbourg Cedex, France, imad.ismail@ihu-strasbourg.eu.

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Summary

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This study presents a micro-costing method for evaluating innovative surgical technologies. The developed formulas allow for adaptable cost calculation, aiding decision-makers and standardizing cost reporting in surgical literature.

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Area of Science:

Health Economics
Surgical Technology Assessment
Cost Analysis

Background:

Implementing innovative surgical technologies presents significant financial challenges.
Accurate cost evaluation is crucial for informed decision-making by surgeons and hospital administrators.
Existing cost-reporting methodologies in surgical literature are often inconsistent and difficult to interpret.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a micro-costing methodology for assessing the costs associated with new surgical technologies.
To provide a practical tool for surgeons and hospital administrators to evaluate technology implementation expenses.
To establish a standardized approach for reporting surgical costs.

Main Methods:

A micro-costing framework was developed, incorporating fixed and variable cost elements.
The methodology was applied to 86 robot-assisted gastric bypass operations.
Validation involved a comparative analysis of cost reporting in 16 surgical publications against predefined criteria.

Main Results:

Four adaptable formulas were created for calculating total surgical operation costs.
Robotic surgical systems constituted 97.53% of medical device costs ($4320.11 per case).
Per-case costs included personnel ($1244.73), reusable instruments ($1539.69), and disposables ($3629.55).

Conclusions:

The micro-costing methodology enables accurate cost identification for new surgical procedures and technologies.
The formulas are adaptable across various operations and healthcare systems.
This approach aims to guide decision-makers and harmonize cost reporting in surgical research.