Roberto Miniati

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Roberto Miniati is a leading researcher in health technology assessment (HTA) and patient safety, with a specific focus on the economic and operational evaluation of robotic surgery. His work bridges clinical engineering and hospital management, developing integrated methodologies to assess both the financial viability and risk profiles of advanced surgical technologies. Miniati’s most influential contribution is the creation of a combined HTA and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) framework, first tested in urology and general surgery. This novel approach, detailed in his 2016 paper (11 citations), allows hospitals to systematically evaluate robotic systems not only for cost-effectiveness but also for procedural safety and technological reliability. He further advanced the field with a 2013 study on hospital-based economic assessments of robotic surgery (3 citations), providing critical cost-benefit data for healthcare administrators. By merging rigorous economic modeling with clinical risk analysis, Miniati has equipped decision-makers with tools to navigate the high-stakes adoption of robotic platforms. His work remains essential for hospitals seeking to balance innovation with fiscal and patient safety responsibilities.