Study of the cost of mainly reusable equipment for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Systematic review of reusable versus disposable laparoscopic instruments: costs and safety

“…Significant cost savings by using reusable instruments utilized in LC are shown in both older and more recent studies with only one study examining environmental impacts . Adler proposed that reusable instruments were more environmentally favourable .…”

“…Hemolock clip applicators proved only to take a few seconds longer to use, with no associated visceral injury from repeated insertion/withdrawal of the instrument. 12 Significant cost savings by using reusable instruments utilized in LC are shown in both older [13][14][15] and more recent studies 16,17 with only one study examining environmental impacts. 16 Adler proposed that reusable instruments were more environmentally favourable.…”

Reducing the Cost of Laparoscopy: Reusable versus Disposable Laparoscopic Instruments

“…Skeptics also voice that ergonomics and efficacy of DLIs are unequaled, since they are “new” every time and this may indeed be true up to a point. Reusable instruments are more prone to technical issues but should be considered an investment for every surgical department and with careful handling and maintenance, the normal wear and tear can be kept to a minimum [ 15 ]. Other than a broken grasper working tip, due to an accidental fall to the ground, we had no major instrument failures.…”

“…In most clinical studies, higher operating theatre cost is partly offset by shorter hospital stays, less medication requirements, shorter periods of convalescence, and faster return to work and normal activity [ 1 – 6 ]. On the other hand, multiple cost studies, already from the 1990s, have shown that reusable laparoscopic instruments (RLIs) are a valuable asset for surgical departments in terms of cost reduction [ 7 – 15 ].…”