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Table 1 Cost of the material used in OA and LA

From: Laparoscopic appendectomy: quality care and cost-effectiveness for today’s economy

OPEN APPENDECTOMY

Nr. UNITS

TOTAL

2/0 silk suture

3

0.4 €

2/0 braided absorbable suture

2

4.3 €

Suction device

1

2.3 €

TOTAL

 

7 €

LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY

  

Hasson Trocar

1

37 €

5 mm Trocar

2

70 €

Endoclinch

1

75 €

Lap. Irrigation/suction device

1s

70 €

Biosyn® 3/0

2

4.3 €

1-Ti-Cron® suture

1

3 €

TOTAL

 

259.3 €

DIFFERENTIAL

 

+ 252.3 €

  1. The material for LA is 252.3 Euros more expensive than for OA.