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Table 4 Intraoperative cost breakdown

From: Submental island flap reconstruction reduces cost in oral cancer reconstruction compared to radial forearm free flap reconstruction: a case series and cost analysis

Flap Type

HCP

Number of HCP

Hourly wage ($/h)

Hours

Total Cost ($)

SIF

Nurse

3

44.72

5.78

775.45

 

Surgeon

1

140

5.78

809.62

 

Anaesthesiologist

1

125

5.78

722.88

RFFF

Nurse

3

44.72

9.2

1234.27

 

Extra Nurse

1

44.72

6

268.32

 

Surgeon

1

140

9.2

1288.00

 

Extra Surgeon

1

140

6

840.00

 

Anaesthesiologist

1

125

9.2

1150.00

  1. HCP = Health care professional, SIF = Submental island flap, RFFF = Radial forearm free flap