Table 4 Summary of the results of base case CMA comparing ECHELON powered stapler vs. two manual staplers for hospital costs associated with VATS lobectomy for lung cancer in a Chinese tertiary care hospital
Cost classification | ECHELON powered stapler | ECHELON manual stapler | Victor Medical manual stapler | Difference (ECHELON powered stapler vs. ECHELON manual stapler) | Difference (ECHELON powered stapler vs. Victor Medical manual stapler) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stapler | ¥8327 | ¥4790 | ¥4882 | ¥3537 | ¥3445 |
Cartridge | ¥17,129 | ¥18,308 | ¥20,974 | -¥1179 | -¥3845 |
Disposable supplies | ¥9918 | ¥9989 | ¥9989 | -¥72 | -¥72 |
Drugs | ¥10,095 | ¥13,043 | ¥13,043 | -¥2948 | -¥2948 |
Operation related | ¥7674 | ¥7643 | ¥7643 | ¥31 | ¥31 |
Laboratory tests | ¥10,159 | ¥11,162 | ¥11,162 | -¥1003 | -¥1003 |
Others | ¥2229 | ¥2248 | ¥2248 | -¥19 | -¥19 |
Total hospital costs | ¥65,531 | ¥67,184 | ¥69,942 | -¥1653 | -¥4411 |