Best practice considerations on the assessment of robotic assisted surgical systems: results from an international consensus expert panel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health technology assessments (HTAs) of robotic assisted surgery (RAS) face several challenges in assessing the value of robotic surgical platforms. As a result of using different assessment methods, previous HTAs have reached different conclusions when evaluating RAS. While the number of available systems and surgical procedures is rapidly growing, existing frameworks for assessing MedTech provide a starting point, but specific considerations are needed for HTAs of RAS to ensure consistent results. This work aimed to discuss different approaches and produce guidance on evaluating RAS.

Methods

A consensus conference research methodology was adopted. A panel of 14 experts was assembled with international experience and representing relevant stakeholders: clinicians

SUBMITTER: Erskine J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570098 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature