Table 2.
Outcome and cost difference between the two groups
| Variable | Group A (Reusable scope) | Group B (Isiris scope) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room used | Flexible cystoscopy suite (92%) Operating theatre (8%) | Outpatient clinic room (100%) | ||
| Outcome % (n) | 8% (3) failed removal 92% (34) successful | 100% (35) successful | ||
| Cancer diagnostic wait (>2 weeks) for flexible cystoscopy slots during the study period | Year 2018: 16 patients | Year 2019: 3 patients | ||
| Mean (number of days) wait after the breach period (2 weeks) for cancer diagnosis | Year 2018: 21 days | Year 2019: 3 days | ||
| Cost evaluation per procedure (£) | Cystoscope amortization | 21.4 | 250 | |
| Single use grasper | 28 | – | ||
| Room immobilization | 109.3 | 2.12 | ||
| Monitor | 0.42 | – | ||
| Reprocessing consumables | 67.6 | – | ||
| Reprocessing wages | 21.9 | – | ||
| Reprocessing washing machine amortization | 3.33 | – | ||
| Waste process | – | 0.5 | ||
| Maintenance repair | 15.3 | – | ||
| Sub-Total (£) | £267.2 | £252.62 | p <0.05 | |
| Complications (3 URS to remove encrusted stent) | £98.2 | – | ||
| Total (£) | £365.4 | £252.62 | P <0.001 | |