Gallstone disease cost-effectiveness of therapy
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Overview
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is considered the most cost effective treatment since it prevents future complications and therefore further strain on the health system.
Cost-effectiveness of Therapy
Laparscopic cholecystectomy
It is considered cost effective since laparscopic cholecystectomy removes gallstones 99% of the time and avoids the need for prolonged hospital stays, recovery time and medical costs and future intervention.[1] [2]
References
- ↑ Darzi A, Geraghty JG, Williams NN, Sheehan SS, Tanner AN, Keane FB (1994). "The pros and cons of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of gallstone disease". Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 76 (1): 42–6. PMC 2502162. PMID 8054014.
- ↑ Portincasa P, van de Meeberg P, van Erpecum KJ, Palasciano G, VanBerge-Henegouwen GP (1997). "An update on the pathogenesis and treatment of cholesterol gallstones". Scand. J. Gastroenterol. Suppl. 223: 60–9. PMID 9200309.