Considering the cost of a simultaneous versus staged approach to resection of colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases in a publicly funded healthcare model

Journal of Surgical Oncology
Emily Le SouderFayez A Quereshy

Abstract

Simultaneous resection for colorectal cancer with synchronous liver metastases is an established alternative to a staged approach. This study aimed to compare these approaches with regards to economic parameters and short-term outcomes. A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted between 2005 and 2016. The primary outcome was cost per episode of care. Secondary measures included 30-day clinical outcomes. A multivariate analysis was performed to determine the adjusted effect of a simultaneous surgical approach on total cost of care. Fifty-three cases were identified; 27 in the staged approach, and 26 in the simultaneous group. Age (P = 0.49), sex (P = 0.20), BMI (P = 0.74), and ASA class (P = 0.44) were comparable between groups. Total cost ($20297 vs $27522), OR ($6830 vs $10376), PACU ($675 vs $1182), ward ($7586 vs $11603) and pharmacy costs ($728 vs $1075) were significantly less for the simultaneous group (P < 0.05). The adjusted rate ratio for total cost of care in the staged group compared to simultaneous group was 1.51 (95%CI: 1.16-1.97, P < 0.05). The groups had comparable Clavien-Dindo scores (P = 0.89), 30-day readmissions (P = 0.44), morbidity (P = 0.50) and mortality (P = 1.00). Our study demonstrates that a simul...Continue Reading

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Nov 28, 2018·Journal of Surgical Oncology·Dimitrios MorisTimothy M Pawlik
Dec 5, 2018·World Journal of Clinical Cases·Feng XuChao-Liu Dai

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