Parameters Used for Decision-Tree Analysis
| Parameter | Value applied in decision-tree model | Plausible range | Distribution |
| Probability of complete operability | 0.697 | 0.4–0.8 | Triangular (minimum, 0.4; likeliest, 0.65; maximum, 0.8) |
| Probability of complete resection without PET | 0.68 | 0.26–0.8 | Triangular (minimum, 0.26; likeliest, 0.6; maximum, 0.8) |
| Costs (baseline [€]) | 1,185 | 829–1,541 | γ (mean, 1,185; SD, 181.63) |
| Costs (admissible-charge rate [€]) | 1,686 | 1,180–2,192 | γ (mean, 1,686; SD, 258.16) |
| Survival with PET (y) | 2.71 | 1.5–3.0 | exp (λ, 0.369) |
| Survival without PET (y) | 1.47 | 0.5–1.8 | exp (λ, 0.68) |
Parameters are used to calculate baseline scenario, including ranges and distributions for sensitivity analyses (variables refer to Fig. 1 and parameters in first column of table).