How much does surgery for suppurative acute appendicitis cost?
Jun 09, 2019
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Chenggang
Introduction
Generally, the total cost of laparoscopic appendectomy at a tertiary hospital is approximately RMB 10,000, with about 40–45% reimbursable through health insurance; thus, the out-of-pocket expense is roughly RMB 6,000–7,000.
Suppurative acute appendicitis is one type of appendicitis and generally represents an early stage of the disease without severe complications. Therefore, laparoscopic appendectomy is commonly performed in clinical practice.
In general, the total cost of laparoscopic appendectomy at tertiary hospitals is approximately RMB 10,000, with about 40–45% reimbursable through health insurance; thus, the out-of-pocket expense is roughly RMB 6,000–7,000.
Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy is the standard surgical approach for suppurative appendicitis. This minimally invasive procedure involves minimal surgical trauma and enables rapid recovery: patients typically ambulate on postoperative day 1, experience significant symptom resolution by postoperative day 3, and resume normal work or academic activities within approximately one week.
Therefore, laparoscopic surgery is considered an optimal surgical option and is the preferred treatment for patients with suppurative appendicitis.
