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Laia Maynou is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the adoption, diffusion, and efficiency of surgical technologies, particularly robotic surgery, within public health systems. Her major contributions center on understanding how new medical technologies are integrated into healthcare, with a specific emphasis on robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer. Maynou’s work provides critical insights into the patterns of technological adoption, comparing the United States and England, and examining the productivity gains and efficiency improvements within the English National Health Service (NHS). Her most-cited paper, “Patterns of adoption of robotic radical prostatectomy in the United States and England” (2021, 42 citations), highlights cross-country differences in technology uptake. She has also explored the diffusion of robotic surgery in the NHS (2022, 23 citations) and its impact on efficiency and productivity (2024, 16 citations). Maynou’s research is notable for its policy relevance, offering evidence-based guidance on how public healthcare systems can optimize the use of costly surgical innovations. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in health technology assessment, health policy, and the economics of surgical care.