Key result
Among women undergoing gynecologic surgery, 90% received at least one nonindicated preoperative test, resulting in over $418,000 in direct costs for inappropriate testing.
Population
1,402 women who underwent gynecologic surgery between 2005 and 2007
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Excessive nonindicated preoperative testing drives high costs in gynecologic surgery; challenges routine evaluation practices and supports targeted de-implementation.
Observational (n=1,402)
No
Adherence to evidence-based recommendations for preoperative testing in gynecologic surgery is poor, resulting in significant unnecessary healthcare expenditures.
Clair et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Gynecologic surgery (n=1,402). Preoperative testing was evaluated on Undergoing at least one nonindicated preoperative test. Among women undergoing gynecologic surgery, 90% received at least one nonindicated preoperative test, resulting in over $418,000 in direct costs for inappropriate testing.
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