SURGICAL
Robotic prostatectomy could save the NHS millions
Jasmesh Sandhu
- Year
- 2018
- Citations
- 2
Abstract
The discussion of cost effectiveness of robot assisted radical prostatectomy compared with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is ongoing.1 The cost per quality adjusted life year (QALY) metric calculated in a 2011 health technology assessment to determine incremental cost effectiveness of robotic compared with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is questionable.2 The report found that 150 robotic prostatectomies a year would justify …
Keywords
ProstatectomyMedicineUrologyMetric (unit)Laparoscopic radical prostatectomyQuality of life (healthcare)Robotic surgeryGeneral surgeryProstate cancerOperations management
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