Claudia Steiner

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Wagner College

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Claudia Steiner’s research focuses on the adoption, utilization, and outcomes of robotic surgical technology, particularly in urology and gynecology. Her major contributions include identifying the hospital and market factors that drive the rapid diffusion of robotic systems, despite their high costs and limited reimbursement. Her most cited paper, “Factors Associated With Adoption of Robotic Surgical Technology in US Hospitals and Relationship to Radical Prostatectomy Procedure Volume” (2013, 76 citations), reveals that hospitals with higher surgical volumes and competitive markets are more likely to adopt robotics, raising important questions about cost-effectiveness and patient access. Steiner also examines postoperative outcomes, as in her study comparing 30-day hospital revisits after robotic versus conventional hysterectomy (2016, 5 citations), finding no significant differences in readmission rates. Her work provides critical insights for healthcare policy, hospital administration, and surgical decision-making, highlighting the complex interplay between technology adoption, procedural volume, and patient outcomes. Steiner’s research is essential for understanding how robotic surgery shapes modern healthcare delivery.