Table 3.
Cost comparison of standard complexity laparoscopic and open distal pancreatectomies
| Cost, US$, mean ± SD | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| LDP (n = 70) | ODP (n = 45) | P-value | |
| TVC for index hospital stay | 10 480 ± 2970 | 13 900 ± 11 600 | 0.06 |
| Floor TVC | 2590 ± 1250 | 3780 ± 2230 | <0.01 |
| Operating room TVC | 5760 ± 1890 | 4900 ± 190 | 0.02 |
| Laboratory/pathology TVC | 790 ± 430 | 1170 ± 1000 | 0.02 |
| Pharmacology TVC | 720 ± 380 | 1660 ± 2550 | 0.02 |
| Radiology TVC | 120 ± 390 | 670 ± 2060 | 0.08 |
| Intensive care unit TVC | 170 ± 770 | 1310 ± 5160 | 0.15 |
| TVC for index + readmission: all patients | 11 110 ± 4220 | 14 800 ± 11 920 | 0.05 |
P-values in bold indicate differences of statistical significance (P < 0.05).
SD, standard deviation; LDP, laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy; ODP, open distal pancreatectomy; TVC, total variable costs.