Key result
Published operating room costs show ~16-fold variation per minute, highlighting the need for standardized frameworks.
Why the study?
Surgical care drives substantial healthcare costs, but existing cost estimation and cost-effectiveness studies display vast methodological disparities.
This review provides a practical framework for surgeons to understand and estimate surgical costs, distinguishing between direct and indirect cost allocation methods.
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Cost disparities advise against relying on current estimates for decisions; leaves open standardized frameworks for future research.
Christou et al. (2022) conducted a review in Surgical care costs. Current surgical cost estimation methodologies show vast disparities, with published operating room costs varying from $7 to $113 per minute, highlighting the need for standardized frameworks.
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