L Murphy
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L. Murphy is a health economist whose research focuses on the economic evaluation of surgical technologies, particularly in gynecologic oncology. Her most influential work, "Economic evaluation of robot‐assisted hysterectomy: a cost‐minimisation analysis" (2014, 37 citations), provides a critical assessment of the financial implications of adopting robotic surgery in Ireland. By comparing robot-assisted hysterectomy to traditional open and laparoscopic methods, Murphy demonstrated that while robotic approaches offer clinical benefits, they come with significantly higher costs, challenging assumptions about their routine use. This study has become a key reference for policymakers and hospital administrators weighing the trade-offs between innovation and healthcare budgets. Murphy’s contributions lie in bridging the gap between clinical practice and economic reality, offering evidence that informs resource allocation in surgical care. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in health technology assessment, cost-effectiveness analysis, and the sustainable integration of advanced surgical tools into public health systems.
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