In-hospital cost analysis of prostatic artery embolization compared with transurethral resection of the prostate: post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To perform a post hoc analysis of in-hospital costs incurred in a randomized controlled trial comparing prostatic artery embolization (PAE) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

Patients and methods

In-hospital costs arising from PAE and TURP were calculated using detailed expenditure reports provided by the hospital accounts department. Total costs, including those arising from surgical and interventional procedures, consumables, personnel and accommodation, were analysed for all of the study participants and compared between PAE and TURP using descriptive analysis and two-sided t-tests, adjusted for unequal variance within groups (Welch t-test).

Results

The mean total costs per patient (±sd) were higher for TURP, at €9137 ± 3301, than for PA

SUBMITTER: Mullhaupt G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6850481 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature