Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2009
Comparative StudyOpen abdominal versus laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy: analysis of a large United States payer measuring quality and cost of care.
To compare minimally invasive procedures (MIP)-laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy with the traditional open abdominal hysterectomy method by evaluating clinical and economic outcomes and use. ⋯ These clinical and economic outcomes should encourage clinicians to consider greater use of minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures in patients who have no contraindications for laparoscopic or vaginal approach to hysterectomy. Significant savings are realized when appropriate candidates receive minimally invasive procedures and are thus able to migrate from the inpatient to outpatient setting.