Cost Analysis of Vaginal Hysterectomy as Compared to Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy for Non-prolapse Uterus in a Tertiary Institution in South Africa
Abstract:Background: Many hysterectomies are now performed by laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) technique. To establish LAVH as a routine procedure remains controversial, partly because of concerns about the cost. We studied hospital charges and cost of LAVH as compared to vaginal hysterectomy (VH) for non-prolapse uterus in clinically similar groups of patients. Study design: This was a cross-sectional analytic study, covering a period of two years. This study was undertaken at the Department of Obstet… Show more
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