Jennifer Fieber

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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Jennifer Fieber is a health services researcher whose work centers on the adoption and utilization of advanced surgical technologies, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted operations. Her most-cited paper, "Variation in the utilization of robotic surgical operations" (2019), has garnered 13 citations and provides critical insights into the uneven diffusion of robotic surgery across different clinical settings and patient populations. This work highlights disparities in access and raises important questions about the cost-effectiveness and clinical necessity of robotic approaches. Fieber’s research contributes to a deeper understanding of how technological innovations are integrated into real-world practice, informing policy and decision-making for hospitals and surgeons. By examining patterns of use, she helps identify where robotic surgery offers genuine benefits and where its adoption may be driven by factors other than patient outcomes. Her findings are valuable for students and researchers interested in surgical innovation, health equity, and the intersection of technology and healthcare delivery. Fieber’s work underscores the importance of evidence-based evaluation in an era of rapidly evolving medical technologies.