Step 2: Reduction in Errors
Reduction in errors may result from better early training in laparoscopy procedures. Common errors include inappropriate insufflation, metabolic acidosis, use of excessive local anesthetic, improper or inappropriate removal of a polyp or tissue sample, rupture, and excessive bleeding.

Reduction in Errors clear page values reset model help   Frost & Sullivan Study Data Your Data Total Savings $3,400 $0         2.a) Complications (per year)           # of complications due to laparoscopic procedures (per year) 16   Average cost of complications $500 $   Estimated percentage of complications that can be attributed to inexperience 0.0%   %       2.b) Cancellations (per year)       Reduction in number of cancelled procedures (per year) 4     Cost of cancelled procedure $850 $