Table 3.
Cost Comparison of Disposable Instruments Eliminated and Costs for Substitutes
| Standard CISH* Technique at FMC† | Cost (US$) | Cost-Saving Hysterectomy Technique at LRHC‡ | Cost (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endostapler | 498.00 | 2 Ethibond | 44.33 |
| 3 Stapler reloads (US $179 each) | 537.00 | 1 Endopouch | 108.00 |
| CURT§ | 853.00 | 3 Endoloop | 114.00 |
| SEMM∥ | 321.00 | NA | – |
| Total disposable costs | 2209.00 | Additional costs | 266.33 |
| Savings per case | 1942.67 |
*
CISH = Classical intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy.
†
FMC = Fayette Medical Center.
‡
LRHC = Lamar Regional Healthcare Center.
§
CURT = Calibrated uterine resection tool.
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SEMM = Serrated-edged macro morcellator.