Research Article

Reducing the Cost of Laparoscopy: Reusable versus Disposable Laparoscopic Instruments

Table 3

Hospital reimbursements by social security funds for common, uncomplicated laparoscopic procedures.

OperationHospital reimbursement (€)

Cholecystectomy1,085
Appendicectomy764
Hernia repair868
Nissen fundoplication1,649
Colon resection2,519
Rectum resection3,506
Obesity procedures1,506