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Alistair McGuire is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the economic evaluation and diffusion of surgical technologies, particularly robotic surgery. His work critically examines how innovations like robotic-assisted surgery are adopted within publicly funded healthcare systems, such as the English National Health Service (NHS). McGuire’s major contributions include analyzing the efficiency and productivity gains of robotic surgery for prostate cancer treatment, demonstrating how these technologies impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs. His 2022 paper on the diffusion of robotic surgery in the NHS, with 23 citations, highlights the complex interplay between technological adoption and healthcare delivery. McGuire’s research provides essential insights for policymakers and clinicians, showing that while robotic surgery offers potential benefits, its integration must be carefully managed to ensure cost-effectiveness. With a career spanning over two decades, his work has shaped understanding of how new medical technologies can be sustainably implemented in public health systems, making him a key voice in health economics and technology assessment.