Original paper
Cost of open and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: surgeon perceptions versus the reality of hospital spending
Abstract
Background:
Rising health care costs have led to increasing focus on cost containment and accountability from health care providers. We sought to explore surgeon awareness of supply costs for open and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy.Methods:
Surveys were sent in 2015 to surgeons at 8 academic hospitals in Toronto who performed distal gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma. Respondents were asked to estimate the total cost,...Paper Details
Title
Cost of open and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: surgeon perceptions versus the reality of hospital spending
Published Date
Dec 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
61
Issue
6
Pages
392 - 397
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