Sensitivity analysis results: mean costs and QALYs/patient*
| Endoscopy mean (SD) | Surgery mean (SD) | Difference (endoscopy-surgery) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic procedures cost | £9805 (2328) | £9725 (2828) | £81 (2804) (95% CI −5574 to 5780) (p=0.973) |
| Total cost | £17451 (3060) | £16281 (3462) | £1170 (2949) (95% CI −4671 to 7066) (p=0.684) |
| QALYs (all-cause mortality) | 3.58 (0.23) | 3.80 (0.28) | −0.22 (0.28) (95% CI −0.77 to 0.36) (p=0.415) |
*Discounted at 3.5%.
QALY, Quality-Adjusted Life Year.