Hospital charges for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared to robotic sleeve gastrectomy: a multicenter study.

Avery BrownAlexander Hien VuDenston CareyDamien LazarBrigitte SullivanJoshuha AyresJean SchroderAkash GujralNilufar TursunovaGeorge S FerzliFareed CheemaLoic Tchokouani

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2024)

RSG was associated with higher overall hospital charges compared to LSG, though there are multiple contributing factors. More research is needed to identify cost saving measures. This study is retrospective in nature, and does not include indirect costs nor reimbursement. Direct operating costs, per contractual agreement with suppliers, are only given as percentages. Data are limited to 30-day follow-up.

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