Gallbladder Removal - Open at Southeastern PA Easton
An open gallbladder removal (aka cholecystectomy) is not as popular as a laproscopic gallbladder removal, but is often used when people have serious health issues or inflammation. In the open procedure, an incision is made below the ribs, cutting through abdominal muscles, and the gallbladder is removed along with any gallstones which may have traveled to bile ducts. This often requires a 4-day stay in the hospital, compared to an overnight stay with the laproscopic procedure, because the procedure is more involved. An open gallbladder removal will also leave the patient with a scar across their stomach.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Gallbladder Removal - Open at Southeastern PA Easton Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Easton Hospital is located at
250 S. 21st Street,
Easton
Contact Easton Hospital
by phone: (610) 250-4000
by email: http://www.easton-hospital.com/Contact%20Us/Pages/Contact%20Us.aspx
online at: http://www.easton-hospital.com
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 37 | 6.4 |
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$88719 |
| 2006 | 38 | 6.1 |
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$83285 |
| 2005 | 35 | 6.1 |
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$71648 |
| 2004 | 36 | 6.9 |
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$54796 |
| 2003 | 33 | 5.5 |
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$40085 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
