Table 5 Analysis of hospital cost
| Â | Laparoscopic appendectomy | Open appendectomy |
|---|---|---|
Equipment cost | 1245 € | 50 € |
Theatre cost | 300 € | 300 € |
Ward cost | 800 €/night | 800 €/night |
Anesthesia cost of mean operative time | 350 € | 280 € |
Total cost of mean in-patient hospital stay | 2965 € | 2810 € |