The Impact of Breast Reduction Practice Variation in Hamilton, Ontario: A Cost Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Bilateral breast reduction (BBR) is one of the most common Ministry of Health-funded plastic surgery procedures. Surgeon variation in BBR management has been reported. In this study, we aimed to answer the following: what are the current variations in plastic surgeons' management of BBR in Hamilton, Ontario?, and what are the cost implications of these practice variations to the healthcare system and patients? Methods: An online survey was conducted to gather demographic and practice data from all plastic surgeons practicing in Hamilton from 2019 to 2024. Reference costs for pre-, intra-, and postoperative components of BBR were obtained from a tertiary academic care center, the Ontario Schedule of Benefits for Physician Services, and local nursing care agencies

SUBMITTER: Behroozian T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature