Robotic hysterectomy - Protocol for a health technology assessment
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The national system for managed introduction of new health technologies has commissioned the Norwegian institute of public health to conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on robot-assisted hysterectomy.
Summary
The use of robot-assisted surgery in hysterectomy is increasing for malignant and benign diagnoses. Despite this, the clinical effect and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted hysterectomy have not been compared with other surgical techniques for hysterectomy in a Norwegian context
The regional health authorities (RHF’s) have identified a need for a strategic approach for introduction and use of robotic surgery in Norway. The national system for managed introduction of new health technologies has commissioned the Norwegian institute of public health to conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on robot-assisted hysterectomy.
In this HTA, we will summarize the knowledge on robot-assisted hysterectomy for benign indications and endometrial cancer. The method will be compared with open, vaginal and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy.
We will perform a systematic literature search in relevant databases and assess identified publications against the inclusion criteria. We will evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies and compile the results in meta-analysis when considered appropriate. Our confidence in the results, including transferability to the Norwegian context, will also be assessed. A health economic analysis will evaluate the method considering the agreed priority criteria. The work will be performed in collaboration with clinical experts from different RHF’s as well as user representatives.
Project leader
Christine Hillestad Hestevik, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Project participants
Jon-Vidar Gaustad, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Gunhild Hagen, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Ingrid Harboe, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Vida Hamidi Ashtiani, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Hilde Risstad, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Start
29.03.2023
End
28.03.2024
Status
Active
Project owner/ Project manager
Norwegian Institute of Public Health