Cost ‐effectiveness of groin hernia repair from a randomized clinical trial comparing commercial versus low‐cost mesh in a low‐income country

ConclusionRepair using both meshes was highly cost‐effective in the study setting. A potential cost reduction of over $120 (nearly €120) per operation with use of the low‐cost mesh is important if the mesh technique is to be made available to the many millions of patients in countries with limited resources. Trial registration number: ISRCTN20596933 (
http://www.controlled‐trials.com).

Source: British Journal of Surgery - February 16, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: J. L öfgren, A. Matovu, A. Wladis, C. Ibingira, P. Nordin, E. Galiwango, B. C. Forsberg Tags: Original article Source Type: research