Patterns‐of‐care and health economic analysis of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy in the Australian public health system

Abstract

Over the period studied, RARP has become the dominant approach to RP, with significantly shorter LOS and lower blood transfusion rate. This translates to a significant cost-offset, which is further enhanced by increasing the case volume, extending the lifespan of the robot and reductions in the cost of consumables and capital.