Valentina Lorenzoni
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Valentina Lorenzoni is a leading researcher in health technology assessment and surgical cost analysis, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted surgery. Her work critically evaluates the economic and clinical trade-offs of advanced surgical platforms, particularly the da Vinci Si and Xi systems, in complex oncologic procedures. Lorenzoni’s major contributions include pioneering structured cost analyses that compare robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches for rectal cancer and pancreatic surgery. Her landmark 2016 study on robot-assisted versus laparoscopic rectal resection (75 citations) established a framework for assessing the financial viability of robotic surgery in a single-surgeon setting. She further advanced this field with a 2018 cost analysis of robotic TME resection (56 citations), demonstrating nuanced differences between robotic platforms. Notably, her 2021 case-matched study on distal pancreatectomy (18 citations) was among the first to directly compare robotic and manual laparoscopy costs, while her work on pancreatoduodenectomy (17 citations) showed that clinical advantages can offset technology expenses. Lorenzoni’s research, including learning curve analyses from high-volume centers, provides essential evidence for surgical decision-making and healthcare resource allocation, making her a key voice in the ongoing debate over the value of robotic surgery.
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