Tubal sterilization by laparoscopy or hysteroscopy: which is the most cost-effective procedure?
Franchini, M.; Cianferoni, L.; Lippi, G.; Calonaci, F.; Calzolari, S.; Mazzini, M.; Florio, P.
Fertility and Sterility 91(4 Suppl): 1499-1502
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1556-5653 PMID: 18930457 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.027Document Number: 205369
By using the activity-based cost/management (ABC/M) system we computed and compared costs needed for laparoscopic tubal sterilization (LTS) and Essure hysteroscopic tubal occlusion (EHTO). We found that total health costs related to consultation and presurgery did not differ between LTS and EHTO; EHTO has low recovery unit costs but is more costly for the operating theater, mainly due to Essure microinserts.
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