Advanced Research Fellow
- About
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- Email Address
- m.kilonzo@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 437176
- Office Address
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Health Economics Research Unit
University of Aberdeen
Polwarth Building Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
Scotland
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Mary is a Research Fellow in the Health Economics Research Unit. She holds a BA in Economics and German Language from the University of Nairobi and an MSc in Health Economics from the University of York. Her main research interests include developing and applying economic evaluation methodology in trials and systematic reviews and the use of discrete choice experiments in health benefit measurement.
External Memberships
Health Economics Study Group (HESG)
Editor (Health Economics) Cochrane Incontinence Group
Latest Publications
Oncological and health-economic implications of a diagnostic ureteroscopy prior to radical nephroureterectomy for suspected nonmetastatic upper tract urothelial carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
PROSPERO.Other Contributions: Other ContributionsA feasibility study of a co-designed intervention to manage benzodiazepine dependence and high-risk use in those receiving opioid agonist treatment
Pilot and Feasibility Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, 4Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-025-01743-0
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a peer-delivered, relational, harm reduction intervention to improve mental health, quality of life, and related outcomes, for people experiencing homelessness and substance use problems: protocol for the ‘SHARPS’ cluster randomised controlled trial
Trials, vol. 27, 18Contributions to Journals: ArticlesWhat are the information and decision-support needs of women planning mode of birth in routine antenatal care in high-income countries? A qualitative evidence synthesis
NIHR Open Research, vol. 6, no. 4Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.14178.1
Experiences of women from ethnic minorities and underserved, marginalised and disadvantaged groups in communicating with health professionals during antenatal care: An overview of qualitative systematic reviews
NIHR Open Research, vol. 6, no. 2Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.14096.1
- Research
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Research Overview
Assesment of Health Technologies
Research Areas
Applied Health Sciences

Economics
Current Research
Assessing the cost effctiveness of surgical and non surgical interevntions in the treatment of Urinary incontinence in both females and males
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
Conducting lectures
Marking assignments and Exams
- Publications
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Use of drug therapy in the management of symptomatic ureteric stones in hospitalised adults: a multicentre, placebo-controlled, randomised controlled trial and cost-effectiveness analysis of a calcium channel blocker (nifedipine) and an alpha-blocker (tamsulosin) (the SUSPEND trial)
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 19, no. 63, pp. 1-171Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19630
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Medical expulsive therapy in adults with ureteric colic: a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
The Lancet, vol. 386, no. 9991, pp. 341-349Contributions to Journals: ArticlesSystematic review of the clinical and cost effectiveness of cholecystectomy versus observation/conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis
Surgical Endoscopy, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 637-647Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-014-3712-6
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A pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing stapled haemorrhoidopexy to traditional excisional surgery for haemorrhoidal disease (eTHoS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Trials, vol. 15, 439Contributions to Journals: ArticlesClinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cholecystectomy compared with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults presenting with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 18, no. 55, pp. 1-102Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18550
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Use of drug therapy in the management of symptomatic ureteric stones in hospitalized adults (SUSPEND), a multicentre, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of a calcium-channel blocker (nifedipine) and an α-blocker (tamsulosin): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, vol. 15, no. 1, 238Contributions to Journals: ArticlesComparison of an adjustable anchored single-incision mini-sling, Ajust (R), with a standard mid-urethral sling, TVT-OTM: a health economic evaluation
BJU International, vol. 112, no. 8, pp. 1169-1177Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12388
Pazopanib for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced and/or metastatic renal cell carcinoma: A NICE single technology appraisal
Pharmacoeconomics, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 15-24Contributions to Journals: Review articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40273-012-0006-5
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Challenges in conducting a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of genetic tests: an example of the genetic diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia
Cochrane ColloquiumContributions to Conferences: PostersAntimicrobial catheters for reduction of symptomatic urinary tract infection in adults requiring short-term catheterisation in hospital: a multicentre randomised controlled trial
The Lancet, vol. 380, no. 9857, pp. 1927-1935Contributions to Journals: Articles