Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a costs and break-even point analysis for decision-making in a university hospital and a regional healthcare system in Northern Italy

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RALP) is one of the most expensive urological innovations. Prices of the “Da Vinci System” range from € 761.105 to € 1.902.762 for each unit, without taking into account the cost of maintenance and the use of a...

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Main Authors: Elisa Fabbro, Simone Crivellaro, Chiara Francesca Dalle Fratte, Luigi Vetrugno, Gianluigi Adani, Barbara Saule, Daniela Drigo, Giulia Zumerle, Carlo Favaretti, Giovanni Maria Guarrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Milano University Press 2014-12-01
Series:Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health
Online Access:http://ebph.it/article/view/10234
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