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. 2018 May 3;18(4):1–141.

Table A11:

Probabilistic Reference Case Analysis Results—MRgFUS Neurosurgery Versus No Surgery

MRgFUS, Mean (95% CI) No Surgery, Mean (95% CI)
Cost of primary surgery $19,786
Cost of monitoring $814 $814
Cost of medications $1,096 $1,245
Cost of reoperation $1,731
Cost of managing adverse events $71
Total costs $23,497 (−22,044–$25,287) $2,060
Life-years 4.63 4.63
QALYs 3.70 (3.48–3.89) 3.23 (2.65–3.74)
Incremental cost $21,438 (−19,985–$23,227)
Incremental life-years 0.00
Incremental QALYs 0.47 (0.10–0.90)
ICER (cost/QALY) $45,817

Abbreviations: MRgFUS, magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year.