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A cost-minimization analysis of first intention laparoscopic compared to open right hemicolectomy for colon cancer

BACKGROUND: The morbidity, mortality and survival following a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for colon cancer are equivalent to an open operation. However, the cost of a longer operating time and consumables may offset savings from a shorter length of stay (LOS). A cost minimization study was unde...

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Autores principales: Widdison, Adam L., Barns, Victoria, Prescott, Oliver, Pollard, Adam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4700193/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26835008
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2015.11.005