Cost analyses in randomized trials on robot-assisted surgery: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly being used, yet its cost-effectiveness remains debated. Cost analyses of RAS are therefore essential but remain challenging. This systematic review evaluated the quality of cost analyses in randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing RAS with alternative surgical approaches.

Methods

A systematic review was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from inception up to August 2025. RCTs were included if they compared RAS with other approaches and conducted a cost analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using the revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias tool. The methodological quality and comprehensiveness of cost analyses were evaluated with the Economic Evaluation Bias Assessment Tool (ECOBIAS) and Consolidate

SUBMITTER: Bosscha SRJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12848406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature