Comparison of cost analyses of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube use in anaesthesia management: prospective study

Objective/Background: This study aimed to compare the direct costs and clinical outcomes of endotracheal tube (ET) and laryngeal mask (LM) applications, which are widely preferred for airway management during short-term plastic surgery operations lasting up to two hours.Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study, conducted between 2018 and 2019, included 80 patients aged 18-65 years undergoing elective plastic surgery. Participants were assigned to either the endotracheal tube (Group ET, n=40) or laryngeal mask group (Group LM, n=40; LMA ProSeal™). Demographic characteristics, procedure times (intubation, extubation, operation), and precise doses of all anesthesia drugs were recorded. Direct medication and medical supply costs for both methods were calculated and statistically compared.Results: Intubation (p