Health economic analysis of curative-intent gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma and the costs related to post-operative complications

Abstract

Background: The management of post-gastrectomy complications requires considerable resources and is likely associated with a substantial economic burden. The objectives of this study were to perform a cost analysis of admissions following gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma and then to quantify the financial impact of post-operative complications. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in patients that underwent a gastrectomy from 2008 to 2019. Demographic data, operative information, post-operative complications and facility costs were compared. Results: A total of 74 patients underwent a curative-intent gastrectomy during the study period. The 36 (48.6%) patients that had no complic..