Cost of Umbilical Hernia Repair in the United States
I cannot provide specific cost estimates for umbilical hernia repair in the United States based on the evidence provided, as none of the available studies address healthcare costs, pricing, or financial aspects of umbilical hernia repair.
What the Evidence Actually Addresses
The provided evidence focuses exclusively on clinical outcomes rather than economic data:
Biological mesh complications and recurrence rates for abdominal hernias, including infection rates (3-41%) and recurrence rates (0-66%) depending on mesh type 1
Clinical management recommendations for umbilical hernias in cirrhotic patients with ascites, emphasizing multidisciplinary surgical decision-making and perioperative optimization 1
Surgical techniques and approaches including open, laparoscopic, robotic, and eTEP methods, with recommendations for mesh reinforcement to reduce recurrence 2, 3, 4
Anesthesia options demonstrating feasibility of local anesthesia with reduced operating room times (17.7 minutes shorter) and high patient satisfaction (94.7%) 5
Why Cost Information Is Not Available
Healthcare costs vary dramatically based on multiple factors that are not captured in clinical research literature:
- Geographic location within the United States
- Insurance coverage type (private, Medicare, Medicaid, uninsured)
- Facility type (academic medical center, community hospital, ambulatory surgery center)
- Surgical approach selected (open vs. laparoscopic vs. robotic)
- Mesh type and size utilized
- Anesthesia method (general vs. local)
- Presence of complications requiring additional interventions
For accurate cost estimates, you would need to consult hospital billing departments, insurance providers, or healthcare cost databases specific to your geographic region and clinical scenario.