… In recent years, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has become one of the elective techniques,
attributing the advantages of minimally invasive procedures to it. However, the high costs …

… for procedural costs of inguinal hernia repairs between January 2015 and March 2017.
Elective robotic-assisted or laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repairs were included. Cost …

… Question What is the attributable association of modifiable preoperative risk factors with
clinical outcomes and health care spending after ventral and incisional hernia repair (VIHR)? …

… A surgeon can make value judgements in their choice of supplies or surgical approach to
minimize cost while preserving quality. VDO also accurately measures per case operating time…

… 3 Cost-Minimization Analysis Cost-minimization is defined by achieving a defined objective
… mesh is also cautioned for large hernias especially for open inguinal hernia repair [8]. In …

… hernia repair, such as preoperative smoking cessation and even physical activity, are less
well-described. The cost … the institutional costs and economic impact of a hernia preoperative …

… Secondary outcomes were changes in cost for ventral hernia repairs over the study period.
… surveillance, and hernia prevention to minimize the burden of this public health problem. …

… price transparency, online cost-estimate calculators are underperforming, thus exposing
a need for more accessible cost-estimates for patients undergoing elective hernia repair. …

Background Although the most durable method for ventral hernia repairs involves using
mesh, whether to use biologic mesh versus synthetic mesh remains controversial. This study …

… Conducting a scoping review of the literature on the costs and costing methodologies of
robotic 77 ventral hernia repair can enhance our understanding of … - Cost minimization analysis …