Amanda Llewellyn
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Amanda Llewellyn is a leading researcher at the intersection of health economics and surgical innovation, with a primary focus on the cost-effectiveness of simulation-based training for robot-assisted surgery. Her seminal 2013 work, "Simulation-based robot-assisted surgical training: A health economic evaluation," which has garnered 54 citations, provides a rigorous cost analysis of the Robotic Surgical Simulator (RoSS) at the Roswell Park Center for Robotic Surgery. By quantifying the economic trade-offs of simulator training against traditional operative learning, Llewellyn demonstrated that structured simulation can reduce overall procedural costs and improve operating room efficiency. This foundational study has become a key reference for hospitals and policymakers weighing investments in surgical simulation technologies. Her research bridges clinical outcomes with financial sustainability, offering evidence that high-fidelity training tools are not merely educational luxuries but strategic assets for healthcare systems. Llewellyn’s work continues to shape how institutions evaluate the return on investment for robotic surgery programs, making her a pivotal voice in the ongoing dialogue between surgical education and health system economics.
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