Table 36:
Results of the Base Case Analysis for the Cost–Utility Analysis, Robot-Assisted Versus Open Radical Prostatectomy
| Strategy | Average Total Costs, $a,b | Incremental Cost, $a,b | Average Total QALYsa | Incremental QALYsa | Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio, $a,b/QALY gained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORP | 14,369 | — | 0.9284 | — | — |
| RARP | 20,604 | 6,234 | 0.9296 | 0.0012 | 5,200,894 |
Abbreviations: ORP, open radical prostatectomy; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year; RARP, robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
a
Numbers may appear inexact because of rounding.
b
All costs are 2016 Canadian dollars.