ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Choosing Between Retention and Recruitment of Surgeons Using a Cost-benefit Analysis.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Background: The decision between retaining a high-performing surgeon and recruiting a new one is often subjective because financial data are confusing or complex. This study creates a cost-benefit model using financial data to decide between retention and recruitment. Methods: A scoping review of both medical and nonmedical business literature in PubMed, Results: Literature on retention versus recruitment is limited. However, financial data for a cost benefit analysis is available from administrations to compare the 2 options. A sample sensitivity analysis identifying the most important variables in each specific scenario is provided as a supplement, to calculate the "maximum allowable retention cost," which includes the highest retention bonus one can offer a retained surgeon. Conclusions: A cost-benefit analysis that incorporates financial data could provide an objective adjunct to other intangible factors when making decisions between retention and recruitment.
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