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Marta Gimeno is a leading health economist whose research focuses on the cost-effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic surgery, particularly in complex oncological procedures. Her major contributions center on the landmark ROBOCOSTES trial, a Spanish prospective national study that provides rigorous economic evaluations of robotic surgery. Her most cited work, "Cost-effectiveness of robotic compared with laparoscopic rectal resection" (2025, 16 citations), demonstrates that robotic rectal resection offers superior clinical outcomes at a higher cost, with cost-effectiveness depending on willingness-to-pay thresholds. Her companion study on distal pancreatectomy (2024, 10 citations) similarly quantifies the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio for robotic approaches. These findings are critical for healthcare policymakers and surgeons deciding whether to adopt robotic platforms, as they provide real-world cost data from a national trial rather than single-institution studies. Gimeno’s work has been recognized as foundational for evidence-based surgical technology adoption, with her papers serving as key references in health technology assessments. Her research directly informs resource allocation decisions in public health systems, making her a vital voice in the ongoing debate about the value of robotic surgery.