McIntosh E, Donaldson C, Grant A
Health Economics and Health Services Research Units, Department of Public Health, Aberdeen, Alberta, Scotland.
Semin Laparosc Surg. 1998 Dec;5(4):242-7. doi: 10.1177/155335069800500408.
Laparoscopic hernia repair costs more than open repair. This increase in cost largely is because of the use of disposables. Indirect cost benefits of laparoscopic procedure because of a more rapid return to normal activity are different to calculate but may be present for select groups of patients.