Ernesto de Matos Nogueira
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Ernesto de Matos Nogueira is a leading health technology assessment researcher whose work bridges urologic oncology and health economics, with a focus on improving cancer care within resource-constrained public health systems. His most impactful contribution is a landmark cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer, conducted from the perspective of Brazil’s public healthcare system. This study, which has garnered 11 citations, critically evaluates whether the clinical benefits of robotic surgery—such as reduced blood loss and shorter recovery—justify its substantially higher costs compared to open and laparoscopic techniques. By providing rigorous economic evidence, Nogueira’s work directly informs policy decisions on technology adoption in low- and middle-income settings, ensuring that surgical innovations are accessible without compromising system sustainability. His research exemplifies how health economics can guide equitable resource allocation, making him a key voice in global debates on surgical technology diffusion. For students and researchers, Nogueira’s profile demonstrates the power of combining clinical expertise with economic modeling to drive evidence-based policy in oncology.
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