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Table 3 Out-patient costs of prostatectomy

From: The cost-utility of open prostatectomy compared with active surveillance in early localised prostate cancer

Item

Quantity p.a.

Price/unit (€)

Total costs p.a. (€)

Follow-up year

< 2

2-4

> 4

 

< 2

2-4

> 4

PSA value

4

2

1

4.8

19.20

9.60

4.80

Consultation fee

4

2

1

1.75

7.00

3.5

1.75

Treatment fee > 60 yrs

4

2

1

21.20

84.80

42.40

21.20

Insuree lump sum

4

2

1

9.11

36.45

18.22

9.11

  1. PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen.