Cost-utility analysis, with projections for 2 and 4 years (all cost in Can $)
| Cost | QALY gained (5% annual discounting of QALY) | Cost/QALY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 y | 2 y | 4 y | 1 y | 2 y | 4 y | ||
| MIS group | $14,183 | 0.11 | 0.2 | 0.38 | $128,936 | $ 70,915 | $37,720 |
| Open group | $18,633 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.28 | $232,912 | $122,585 | $67,510 |