Comparative cost analysis reveals similar expenses for robotic and video-assisted surgeries, suggesting significant implications for treatment choice.
Key Points
Total costs of robotic and video-assisted lobectomy were comparable, with no significant difference found over 90 days.
Patients undergoing robotic-assisted surgery had an average cost of R$35,590.41, while video-assisted patients averaged R$41,066.98, showing no statistical significance.
The study utilized micro-costing methods throughout the surgical admission and 90-day follow-up to assess comprehensive costs.
Future studies with longer follow-up are needed to explore potential cost differences between robotic and video-assisted approaches.