Lucas Sousa Maia Ferros

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Lucas Sousa Maia Ferros is a leading researcher in minimally invasive surgery, with a focused expertise in the comparative effectiveness and health economics of robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic techniques. His primary research areas encompass surgical innovation, cost-analysis in public healthcare systems, and the optimization of hernia repair procedures. Dr. Ferros’s major contribution lies in providing critical, real-world evidence on the financial implications of adopting robotic surgery in resource-constrained settings. His most cited work, "ROBOTIC-ASSISTED VERSUS LAPAROSCOPIC INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR: DIFFERENCES IN DIRECT COSTS FROM A BRAZILIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTE PERSPECTIVE" (2022), which has garnered 13 citations, systematically dissects the cost drivers of robotic programs, offering invaluable data for hospital administrators and policymakers. By quantifying the direct expenditure differences between robotic and laparoscopic approaches from a Brazilian public institution’s perspective, his research directly informs surgical decision-making and resource allocation. This work is particularly notable for its practical impact, guiding the sustainable integration of advanced surgical technologies into public health systems, and establishing Dr. Ferros as a key voice in the global debate on surgical value and accessibility.

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   ROBOTIC-ASSISTED VERSUS LAPAROSCOPIC INCISIONAL HERNIA REPAIR: DIFFERENCES IN DIRECT COSTS FROM A BRAZILIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTE PERSPECTIVE

   13 citations · 2022
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   Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: differences in direct costs from a Brazilian public institute perspective

   3 citations · 2022

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