Tania Stafinski

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Tania Stafinski is a leading health services researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation and health technology assessment (HTA). Her research focuses on evaluating emerging medical technologies—particularly robotic-assisted surgical procedures—to inform evidence-based policy and funding decisions. Stafinski has made major contributions by conducting rigorous systematic reviews and meta-analyses that compare novel surgical techniques against conventional approaches. Her highly cited 2020 meta-analysis on robot-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery (24 citations) provided critical comparative evidence on safety and efficacy, while her 2022 review of robot-assisted mitral valve repair (19 citations) helped clarify the technology’s role relative to traditional sternotomy and thoracotomy. Beyond surgical evaluations, Stafinski has advanced the field of HTA itself, notably through her 2010 work on the role of surgeons in identifying emerging technologies for horizon scanning (15 citations). This research has shaped how healthcare systems prioritize which new technologies warrant formal assessment before widespread adoption. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in evidence-based surgery, HTA methodology, and the translation of innovative technologies into clinical practice.