Sharon Pomeroy

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Sharon Pomeroy is a health services researcher whose work centers on surgical cost-effectiveness, particularly in endocrine surgery. Her most-cited study, “Expense of Robotic Thyroidectomy” (2012, 54 citations), provides a rigorous retrospective cost analysis comparing robotic thyroidectomy (RT) to standard open thyroidectomy (ST). By using institution-specific data to project RT costs against actual ST expenses, Pomeroy demonstrated that robotic approaches carry significantly higher financial burdens without clear clinical advantages—a finding that has informed surgical decision-making and resource allocation in academic medical centers. This work exemplifies her broader contribution to evidence-based surgery: quantifying the economic trade-offs of emerging technologies. Pomeroy’s research helps surgeons and hospital administrators weigh innovation against fiscal responsibility, ensuring that patient outcomes are not overshadowed by procedural costs. Her analysis remains a touchstone for discussions on the value of robotic surgery, cited by subsequent studies examining cost drivers in minimally invasive procedures. For students and researchers in health policy or surgical outcomes, Pomeroy’s work offers a model of how careful economic evaluation can shape clinical practice.