Total costs, erioperative period up to 45 days postoperatively
| Open | MIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Total patients | 101 | 109 |
| Original procedure | $2,552,503.48 | $2,581,871.77 |
| Residual events | $131,825.50 | $33,387.67 |
| Totals per group | $2,703,824.32 | $2,638,679.15 |
| Average total cost per procedure | $26,770.54 | $24,208.07 |