A value-based evaluation of minimally invasive hysterectomy approaches

ConclusionLRH, TVH, and LAVH yielded the highest value scores; LSH, TLH, and RALH yielded the lowest. Healthcare costs continue to escalate, in large part due to innovations in medical technology. For healthcare stakeholders seeking to control costs without sacrificing quality, it is critical to operationalize the value of varying surgical techniques, including measures of surgeon experience, operative outcomes, costs, and patient satisfaction.

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Source: Gynecological Surgery - March 17, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research