Craig Ramsay
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Craig Ramsay is a prominent health technology assessment researcher whose work has significantly shaped our understanding of surgical innovation, particularly in the field of robotic and laparoscopic surgery. Based primarily at the University of Aberdeen, Ramsay has established himself as a leading authority on the comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on urological oncology. His most influential contribution — a 2012 systematic review and economic model comparing laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer — has garnered over 250 citations, reflecting its foundational role in guiding clinical and policy decision-making within the UK National Health Service and beyond. Building on this work, Ramsay led complementary analyses in 2013 employing sophisticated mixed treatment comparison meta-analyses, further refining evidence on when and how robotic surgery delivers value relative to open and laparoscopic alternatives. More recently, his RoboCOS study (2023) demonstrates an evolution in his thinking, moving beyond efficacy to develop internationally agreed core outcome sets that capture the full systemic impact of robotic surgical programmes. Across his career, Ramsay's research has consistently translated complex clinical evidence into actionable health policy guidance, making him an essential voice in surgical technology evaluation.
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