B. Schwander
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B. Schwander is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the cost-effectiveness and real-world value of robotic surgery, particularly the da Vinci surgical system. Schwander’s major contributions center on providing transparent, data-driven assessments of the financial burden and operational efficiency of robotic platforms in hospital settings. In the highly cited 2019 study “Cost of ownership assessment for a da Vinci robot based on US real‐world data” (38 citations), Schwander analyzed data from 14 US hospitals and approximately 6,000 robotic cases, revealing the true cost of ownership across surgical service lines—a critical insight for hospital administrators and policymakers. This work is widely recognized for filling a gap in the literature by moving beyond theoretical models to real-world evidence. A subsequent 2021 study, “Robotic hysterectomy compared with laparoscopic hysterectomy: is it still more costly to perform?” (14 citations), directly challenged assumptions about robotic surgery’s cost premium, offering nuanced comparisons that inform surgical decision-making. Schwander’s research is notable for its practical impact, empowering healthcare systems to make evidence-based investments in surgical technology while balancing clinical outcomes with financial sustainability.
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