Hospital cost* comparison of conventional and stapled hemorrhoidectomy
| Costs | Stapled hemorrhoidectomy | Conventional hemorrhoidectomy |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative costs | ||
| Antibiotics | 11.05 | 0.00 |
| Operative costs | ||
| Disposable equipment | 345.33 | 0.00 |
| Operating room time | 260.00 | 250.00 |
| Postoperative costs | ||
| Length of stay | 100.00 | 510.00 |
| Total | 716.38 | 760.00 |
↵* All costs in Canadian dollars.