Savings From Minimally Invasive Surgery Methods, But Up Front Costs Are High

Aug. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) may save the healthcare system overall, but the initial cost for setting up a MIS operating suite is not cheap,  according to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information.  The cost could be anywhere from $200,000 to $300,000 per room according to their latest report, Minimally Invasive Surgical Devices, World Market.  The report can be found at: http://www.kaloramainformation.com/redirect.asp?progid=82192&productid=6282643.

"Choosing reusable equipment instead of disposable equipment can help save on overall cost, while investing in the future of MIS will continue to be lucrative and grow as evidenced in the changing reimbursement rates," said Bruce Carlson, Kalorama Information’s publisher.  

MIS is appealing to patients because it means less trauma to the body, less blood loss, smaller surgical scars, shorter hospital stays and less need for pain medication.  Minimally invasive surgery is done both on an inpatient basis and on an outpatient basis. Most generally, it is performed on an outpatient basis.