Retrospective cost analysis compares rigid and flexible cystoscopy, revealing significant cost savings in outpatient settings.
Peixoto et al. conducted a retrospective cost analysis at aBrazilian public oncology hospital comparing operating room-based rigid cystoscopy with outpatient flexible cystoscopy.Rigid cystoscopy cost BRL 8,319 with a mean waiting time of 56 days, whereas flexible cystoscopy averaged BRL 1,801 with a mean waiting time of six days.Sensitivity analyses demonstrated persistent cost savings with flexible cystoscopy.
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