Stefania Manetti

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Politecnico di Milano

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Stefania Manetti is a leading researcher in health technology assessment (HTA), with a particular focus on surgical innovation and rehabilitation technologies. Her work bridges clinical outcomes, economic evaluation, and broader societal impacts. In her highly cited 2016 study, she conducted a comparative HTA of robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgery, revealing critical trade-offs between clinical benefits and increased hospital costs—a foundational contribution that has shaped policy discussions on surgical robotics. Building on this, Manetti pioneered a novel framework for assessing the social and environmental impact of healthcare technologies, as demonstrated in her 2023 work on stroke rehabilitation robotics. By extending the traditional Social Return on Investment model, she quantified not only clinical gains but also improvements in patient quality of life and environmental sustainability. Her research has garnered over 26 citations, reflecting its influence in both academic and health policy circles. Manetti’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary rigor, integrating health economics, environmental science, and patient-centered outcomes. She is a sought-after voice in HTA, regularly advising on the adoption of emerging technologies in European healthcare systems.