Why the study?
Does laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection reduce overall costs compared to open pelvic lymph node dissection in men with prostate cancer?
Population
61 men who underwent staging pelvic lymph node dissection for cancer of the prostate at a single university…
Comparison
Laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection (n=50) vs Open pelvic lymph node dissection (n=11)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Laparoscopic PLND was associated with higher total costs; leaves open whether postoperative savings justify use in select or contemporary settings.
Does laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection reduce overall costs compared to open pelvic lymph node dissection in men with prostate cancer?
Laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection is associated with higher overall costs compared to open dissection, primarily due to intraoperative expenses, though it significantly reduces postoperative costs and hospitalization.
Troxel et al. (1994) studied this question.
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