Background The use of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is growing rapidly. However,
economic evaluation of this technology is challenging. This study aims to identify and …

Objective To undertake a review of systematic reviews on the clinical outcomes of robotic-
assisted surgery across a mix of intracavity procedures, using evidence mapping to inform …

This paper examines the adoption and diffusion of medical technology as associated with
the dramatic recent increase in the surgical use of robots. We consider specifically the …

Background As the US healthcare system moves towards value-based care, hospitals have
increased efforts to improve quality and reduce unnecessary resource use. Surgery is one of …

Purpose Prostate cancer patients tend to be older with multiple comorbidities and are thus at
increased risk for postoperative cardiovascular events after radical prostatectomy (RP) …

Opinion statement Localized high-risk (HR) prostate cancer (PCa) is a heterogenous
disease state with a wide range of presentations and outcomes. Historically, non-surgical …

As robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) expands to smaller centres, platforms are shared between
specialities. Healthcare providers must consider case volume and mix required to maintain …

This paper examines the effect of new medical technology (robotic surgery) on efficiency
gains and productivity changes for surgical treatment in patients with prostate cancer from …

Background The long-term efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy
(LIESWT) for penile rehabilitation after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has not …

This paper investigates the potential of new technologies to reduce disparities in the
provision of healthcare services. Differences in providers' skills may cause variation in …