Journal article
Procedure costs associated with the use of Harmonic devices compared to conventional techniques in various surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As compared to conventional techniques, recent meta-analyses have reported cost savings with Harmonic devices; however, only in thyroidectomy. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the costs associated with Harmonic devices versus conventional techniques across a range of surgical procedures.
METHODS: A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library was conducted from inception to October 01, 2016 without language …
Authors
Cheng H; Clymer JW; Qadeer RA; Ferko N; Sadeghirad B; Cameron CG; Amaral JF
Journal
ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research, Vol. 10, No. 0, pp. 399–412
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 24, 2018
DOI
10.2147/ceor.s164747
ISSN
1178-6981