In their analysis, researchers studied partial colectomy, small bowel resection, cholecystectomy, operative management of peptic ulcer disease, lysis of peritoneal adhesions, appendectomy and laparotomy.
Here are seven statistics on inpatient costs:
• Small bowel resection: $28,450.72
• Partial colectomy: $27,558.77
• Operative management of peptic ulcer disease: $27,095.60
• Laparotomy: $21,962.55
• Lysis of peritoneal adhesions: $17,387.27
• Cholecystectomy: $10,579.35
• Appendectomy: $9,664.30
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