Translation of Laparoscopic Surgical Innovation: Discovering and Deciphering Practices and Policy Impacts featuring ClearCam
Christopher R. Idelson, ClearCam; Maansi Srinivasan, ClearCam; Austin Fagerberg, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas, ClearCam; John M. Uecker, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin and ClearCam; Douglas G. Stoakley, ClearCam; Marian Yvette Williams-Brown, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin; Christopher G. Rylander, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
What is the message? The adoption of new laparoscopic technologies in the healthcare ecosystem is primarily driven by cost, impact on the standard of care, and policy influences, with smaller companies facing distinct challenges compared to larger entities.
What is the evidence? Over 100 interviews with healthcare professionals and secondary research revealed that commercial factors, regulatory demands, intellectual property, and manufacturing are significant factors in product adoption, with disparities in how smaller versus larger companies navigate these obstacles.
