Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chao Song, Lucia Cheng, Yanli Li, Usha Kreaden, Susan R. Snyder
Summary: Cost-effectiveness studies of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) compared with open radical prostatectomy (ORP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) for localized prostate cancer showed that RARP was more costly yet more effective, and likely to be more cost-effective. Further research is needed to thoroughly consider medical device features in cost-effectiveness analyses.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kennedy E. Okhawere, I-Fan Shih, Shih-Hao Lee, Yanli Li, Jaime A. Wong, Ketan K. Badani
Summary: This study compared the healthcare costs and usage between open radical prostatectomy (ORP) and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), finding that RARP patients had lower healthcare usage and costs one year post-surgery. The reduced healthcare services utilization among RARP patients translated into additional cost savings and fewer missed work days.
Review
Economics
Cassandra Nemzoff, Hiral A. Shah, Lieke Fleur Heupink, Lydia Regan, Srobana Ghosh, Morgan Pincombe, Javier Guzman, Sedona Sweeney, Francis Ruiz, Anna Vassall
Summary: Adaptive Health Technology Assessment (aHTA) is a method used in situations where time constraints, certainty, and low budget impact are factors. It can support decision-making more quickly and efficiently, reduce duplication, but currently lacks standardization, transparency, and measurement of uncertainty.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrew Mccarthy, Dilupa Samarakoon, Joanne Gray, Peter Mcmeekin, Stephen Mccarthy, Claire Newton, Marielle Nobbenhuis, Jonathan Lippiatt, Jeremy Twigg
Summary: The objective of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) and conventional straight stick laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in women undergoing hysterectomy for gynecological malignancies. The results showed that, after adjusting for differences in morbidity, RALS was cost-effective with lower costs and better quality-adjusted life years (QALYs).
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ruud Droeghaag, Valerie N. E. Schuermans, Sem M. M. Hermans, Anouk Y. J. M. Smeets, Inge J. M. H. Caelers, Mickael Hiligsmann, Wouter L. W. van Hemert, Silvia Evers, Henk van Santbrink
Summary: This study aims to improve the quality and comparability of economic evaluations in spine surgery through expert-based recommendations obtained via a modified Delphi study. Steps include systematic review, expert group formation, drafting and validation of statements, and validation by a Delphi-panel to formulate final recommendations.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Brendan T. Heiden, Joshua D. Mitchell, Eric Rome, Varun Puri, Bryan F. Meyers, Su-Hsin Chang, Benjamin D. Kozower
Summary: Compared with VATS, RAL is not cost-effective for lung cancer lobectomy at lower willingness-to-pay thresholds. However, several factors including lower robotic instrument costs, shorter operating room times, lower conversion rates, shorter lengths of stay, higher hospital volumes, and improved quality of life may drive RAL to emerge as the more cost-effective approach for minimally invasive lung cancer resection.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Dimitrios Stefanidis, Elizabeth M. Huffman, Justin W. Collins, Martin A. Martino, Richard M. Satava, Jeffrey S. Levy
Summary: This study aims to define criteria for robotic surgery credentialing through expert consensus, highlighting the importance of standardized certification across institutions. The study used a systematic approach to establish detailed credentialing standards and provided recommendations for surgical performance, skills training, and performance assessment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erica Pitini, Valentina Baccolini, Giuseppe Migliara, Claudia Isonne, Alessandro Sindoni, Elena Mazzalai, Federica Turatto, Corrado De Vito, Carolina Marzuillo, Paolo Villari
Summary: This paper updated a systematic review from 2018 to identify and compare ad hoc designed frameworks for genetic testing evaluation. The study found 30 frameworks, mainly based on the ACCE model, and called for consensus on the assessment of genetic testing. The authors recommended using a general HTA approach, particularly the EUnetHTA HTA core model, for a comprehensive evaluation of genetic and genomic applications.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Alberto Piana, Andrea Gallioli, Daniele Amparore, Pietro Diana, Angelo Territo, Riccardo Campi, Josep Maria Gaya, Lluis Guirado, Enrico Checcucci, Andrea Bellin, Joan Palou, Sergio Serni, Francesco Porpiglia, Alberto Breda
Summary: This study aims to use augmented reality technology to locate plaques during kidney transplantation surgery, overcoming the main limitation of robotic-assisted kidney transplantation. By using three-dimensional virtual models and AR guidance, plaques in patients' blood vessels can be identified more accurately. Although training is needed to correctly superimpose virtual models, this technique has the potential to expand its applications in patients with atheromatous vascular disease.
Review
Surgery
Aryeh Shander, Howard L. Corwin, Jens Meier, Michael Auerbach, Elvira Bisbe, Jeanna Blitz, Jochen Erhard, David Faraoni, Shannon L. Farmer, Steven M. Frank, Domenico Girelli, Tiffany Hall, Jean-Francois Hardy, Axel Hofmann, Cheuk-Kwong Lee, Tsin W. Leung, Sherri Ozawa, Jameela Sathar, Donat R. Spahn, Rosalio Torres, Matthew A. Warner, Manuel Munoz
Summary: Perioperative anemia has been linked to increased risk of red blood cell transfusion, morbidity, and mortality after surgery. However, the optimal approach for diagnosing and managing perioperative anemia is not fully established. Therefore, an international expert panel developed consensus recommendations through evidence review using modified RAND Delphi methodology.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ilse Bekkers, Lynn Hoen, Huib A. A. M. van Vliet, Nicol A. C. Smeets, Anne Damoiseaux, Merel Kimman, Martine M. L. H. Wassen
Summary: VANH is a minimally invasive surgical technique using natural body orifices such as the vagina. It offers advantages over total laparoscopic hysterectomy, including no visible scars, less blood loss, shorter surgery time, and the ability to perform surgeries in a day-care setting. This study aims to compare VANH and VH in terms of same-day discharge, complications, surgical outcomes, postoperative recovery, quality of life, costs, and cost-effectiveness.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laia Maynou, Winta T. Mehtsun, Victoria Serra-Sastre, Irene Papanicolas
Summary: The study compared the adoption patterns of minimally invasive surgery for radical prostatectomy in the United States and England from 2005 to 2017. Robotic surgery was found to be more rapidly adopted in the US, with older and more comorbid patients undergoing surgery in both countries. Minimally invasive techniques showed reduced length of stay and 30-day readmission rates compared to open surgery, with differences in adoption rates and centralization of volume across countries likely due to cost-containment efforts.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Diogo Garcia, Oluwaseun O. Akinduro, Gaetano De Biase, Bernardo Sousa-Pinto, Daniel J. Jerreld, Ruchita Dholakia, Bijan Borah, Eric Nottmeier, H. Gordon Deen, W. Christopher Fox, Mohamad Bydon, Selby Chen, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah
Summary: This study aimed to compare robotic-assisted and nonrobotic-assisted minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) through a cost-utility analysis. The results suggested that robotic-assisted MIS-TLIF was cost-effective in 63% of simulations at a willingness to pay of $50,000/quality-adjusted life year (QALY).
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Omar Shalash, Philip Rowe
Summary: The aim of this research is to develop a low-cost autonomous system for robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty, with a novel image-free registration process to eliminate the need for radioactive scans. The system was tested on artificial tibia bones and compared to the Mako and BlueBelt systems, showing smaller mean and maximum errors.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charles C. Yu, Leah Y. Carreon, Steven D. Glassman, Morgan E. Brown, Christy L. Daniels, David W. Polly, Jeffrey L. Gum
Summary: This study compared the 90-day complication rates between robotic-assisted and non-robotic-assisted lumbar spinal fusions. The results showed that in propensity-matched cohorts, patients undergoing robotic-assisted posterior lumbar fusion did not have increased 90-day complication rate and had a shorter length of stay compared to non-robotic-assisted patients.
Article
Primary Health Care
Jamie Erskine, Angela Lanigan, Caroline B. Emsermann, Brian K. Manning, Elizabeth W. Staton, Wilson D. Pace
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2012)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Serign J. Ceesay, Climent Casals-Pascual, Jamie Erskine, Samuel E. Anya, Nancy O. Duah, Anthony J. C. Fulford, Sanie S. S. Sesay, Ismaela Abubakar, Samuel Dunyo, Omar Sey, Ayo Palmer, Malang Fofana, Tumani Corrah, Kalifa A. Bojang, Hilton C. Whittle, Brian M. Greenwood, David J. Conway
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jamie Erskine
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jamie Erskine
Meeting Abstract
Sport Sciences
Nicole Gruner, Jamie Erskine
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2011)
Article
Allergy
Jamie Erskine, Elspeth Brooker, Susan Leech, Anastasia Chalkidou, Stephen Keevil, Jonathan North
Summary: The study examined the current use of ImmunoCAP ISAC 112 in UK practice, finding that in most cases, the test confirmed clinical suspicion.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Saba Hinrichs-Krapels, Bor Ditewig, Harriet Boulding, Anastasia Chalkidou, Jamie Erskine, Farhad Shokraneh
Summary: This study systematically reviewed academic literature on the processes, procedures, methods or approaches to purchasing high-cost medical devices and equipment within hospitals in high-income countries. The findings revealed heterogeneity in methods and approaches, including descriptions of processes taking place within or across hospitals, empirical studies, and evaluations or pilots of proposed purchasing processes. The importance of multidisciplinary involvement in decision-making and the potential of evidence-based purchasing decisions were emphasized in the studies.
Article
Education, Special
Catherine A. Smyth, Kay Alicyn Ferrell, Alena Clark, Jamie Erskine, Carol L. Spicer, Zoe L. Morgese, Carol Benson Puchalski, Hasan Zaghlawan, Hong Phangia Dewald, Aaron John Dewald, Laura Pickler
Summary: Young children with visual impairment and their families often require specialized assistance in developing adaptive routines and settings for mealtimes and daily tasks. There is a lack of empirical data on mealtime routines for young children with visual impairment, highlighting the need for research-based interventions. The results of this survey indicate that early intervention professionals would benefit from additional opportunities to learn about mealtime routine strategies and resources for young children with visual impairment.
JOURNAL OF EARLY INTERVENTION
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Alena M. Clark, Kay A. Ferrell, Catherine Smyth, Carol L. Spicer, Zoe L. Morgese, Carol B. Puchalski, Laura Pickler, Hong P. Dewald, Jamie Erskine
Summary: Limited literature exists on mealtime challenges and early intervention for children with visual impairment. This pilot study showed that a mealtime routines intervention for children with VI from 6 to 24 months could improve food texture acceptance, variety, and healthy food choices. The intervention also demonstrated positive effects on caregiver and child mealtime behaviors.
INFANTS & YOUNG CHILDREN
(2021)