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Brain surgery can treat a variety of serious medical conditions, including brain tumors, aneurysms and epilepsy. Some types of brain surgery require an incision in your skull and brain. Other procedures are minimally invasive and may not require any incisions.
Table 3 lists the healthcare costs incurred by patients before and after their index brain surgery. The mean total cost over the 6 months before the index brain surgery was $11,949, ranging from $11,564 in the radiation-only cohort to $12,850 in the temozolomide-only cohort.
29 Απρ 2024 · However, the rising costs associated with these procedures raise important questions about accessibility, affordability, and value for patients. In this blog, we explore the challenges of balancing cost and quality in brain surgery, aiming to optimize outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability.
24 Αυγ 2021 · The treatment of glioblastoma must account for an increased disease severity and treatment intensity compared to other cancers which place a significant cost burden on the patient and health system. Cost assessments of glioblastoma treatment have been sparse in comparison to other solid cancer subtypes.
12 Οκτ 2022 · Brain surgery refers to any operation on the brain. It is almost always a major surgery due to the brain’s delicate and highly complex structure. There are several types of brain surgery.
28 Ιουν 2024 · Craniotomy. A piece of the skull is removed to give doctors access to the brain to remove a brain tumor, abnormal tissue, blood, or blood clots; relieve pressure after an injury or stroke; repair a brain aneurysm or skull fracture; or treat other brain conditions. The piece of the skull is put back in place after surgery.
17 Αυγ 2024 · The cost of brain surgery varies depending on factors such as the type of procedure, location of the surgery, surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fees, hospital fees, length of stay, medication costs, and follow-up care.
