Table 2 Cost analysis comparing drainless superficial parotidectomy with SCM flap, gelfoam and facelift dressing to traditional superficial parotidectomy with drain placement
| Treatment Component ($) | Cost ($) |
|---|---|
| Superficial Parotidectomy with SCM Flap and Facelift Dressing | |
| Surgeon billing | 1453.74 |
| Anesthetist billing (166/h) | 373.5 |
| Nurse’s fee (37.62/h) | 84.65 |
| Operating room (300) | 300 |
| Gelfoam and facelift dressing | 9.41 |
| Hospital stay (1404/day) | 1432.08 |
| Total | 3653.38 |
| Traditional Superficial Parotidectomy with Drain Placement | |
| Surgeon billing | 822.25 |
| Anesthetist billing (166/h) | 332 |
| Nurse’s fee (37.62/h) | 75.24 |
| Operating room (300) | 300 |
| JP drain | 10.40 |
| Hospital stay (1404/day) | 3088.80 |
| Total | 4628.69 |