Cost-effectiveness analysis of mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia surgeries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study reports economic evaluation of mesh fixation in open and laparoscopic hernia repair from a prospective real-world cohort study, using cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and cost-utility analysis (CUA).

Methods

A prospective real-world cohort study was conducted in two university-based hospitals in Thailand from November 2018 to 2019. Patient data on hernia features, operative approaches, clinical outcomes, associated cost data, and quality of life were collected. Models were used to determine each group's treatment effect, potential outcome means, and average treatment effects. An incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was used to evaluate the incremental risk of hernia recurrences.

Results

The 261 patients in this study were divided into six groups: l

SUBMITTER: Techapongsatorn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450344 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature