Vishnukamal Golla

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Vishnukamal Golla is a health services researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology, health economics, and value-based care. His research focuses on the cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability of robotic-assisted surgeries, particularly for prostate and bladder cancers. Golla’s most cited work, a 2022 study on the cost-effectiveness of robotic-assisted prostatectomy in the UK, challenges whether current adoption rates justify the expense—a critical question for policymakers and hospital systems alike. He also investigates perioperative outcomes, including a 2020 study on N-methylnaltrexone’s association with clinical outcomes after robotic-assisted radical cystectomy. In a 2019 paper, Golla quantified the impact of modifiable cost inputs on financial margins for prostate cancer surgery within episode-based reimbursement models, offering actionable insights for surgeons and administrators navigating the shift from fee-for-service to value-based payment. With over a dozen citations across these key papers, Golla’s work is shaping the conversation around surgical value and resource allocation. His contributions are especially relevant for clinicians and researchers interested in aligning surgical innovation with economic reality.

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1. 1
   Cost-effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy in the UK—Are We Doing Enough?

   6 citations · 2022
2. 2
   The association between N-methylnaltrexone, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical cystectomy

   5 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Financial Margins for Prostate Cancer Surgery: Quantifying the Impact of Modifiable Cost Inputs in an Episode Based Reimbursement Model

   2 citations · 2019

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