title: Economics of robotic surgery: does it make sense and for whom?
abstract: The authors performed a literature review to identify cost-effectiveness research as it pertains to robotic surgery. There is increased utilization of robotic surgery in urology with limited comparative effectiveness research demonstrating superiority over conventional, less costly treatment options. Further research into identifying determinants for optimal utilization of robotics and newer technology is needed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1373, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 924 Westwood, Boulevard, STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
authors.forename: Kris
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Prado
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 924 Westwood, Boulevard, STE 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA. Electronic address: jimhumd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jim C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hu
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics*
keywords: Costs; Robotic; Surgery; Treatments; Utilization