Cost-effectiveness analysis of arterial catheter insertion on robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

CONCLUSION: The use of arterial lines in patients undergoing RALP is not necessarily guideline-driven and does not decrease the rate of perioperative complications. However, it is associated with longer length of stay and increases variability in charge. These data show that the surgical team and anesthesia team should critically evaluate the need for arterial line placement in patients undergoing RALP.PMID:37074749

Source: Canadian Journal of Urology - April 1, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rogelio Valdez Johnathan Drevik Megan Prunty Ilaha Isali Mohit Sindhani Lee Ponsky Alberto Castro Bigalli David Chen Kirtishri Mishra Alexander Kutikov Adam Calaway Laura Bukavina Source Type: research