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. 2006 Apr;77(4):443–449. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2005.077677

Table 6 Cost of procedure per patient.

Cost breakdown Mean cost per patient
Before surgery
 Confirmation of indication 2204
Time of surgery
 Hospitalisation for surgery (including 27 625
 cost of equipment)
After surgery
 Planned visits (over 1 year)
  Hospitalisations
   3 month follow up 1847
   12 month follow up 1549
  Outpatient visits (n = 2) 2145
 Non‐planned visits (over 1 year)
  Adverse events linked to surgery 392
  Adjustment of electrical parameters 1142
Total cost 36 904

Values are in euros (€).