Robotic Surgery in Oncology

- Impact on Tumor Clearance and Radical Resection Outcomes

8th October 2026, 15:00 to 16:00 BST / 19:30 to 20:30 IST

Overview

This webinar will explore the role of robotic surgery in oncology, with particular emphasis on its impact on tumour clearance and radical resection outcomes. Faculty will discuss current evidence, technical considerations, patient selection, and oncological principles across relevant surgical specialties. The session will also address margin status, quality of resection, multidisciplinary decision-making, and practical challenges in adopting robotic techniques for complex cancer surgery.

Aims

To provide an evidence-based overview of robotic surgery in oncology, with emphasis on tumour clearance, radical resection outcomes, patient selection, and practical implementation of robotic techniques in cancer surgery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand the role of robotic surgery in contemporary oncological practice.
  • Evaluate the impact of robotic techniques on tumour clearance, margin status, and radical resection outcomes.
  • Recognize key factors influencing patient selection and surgical planning for robotic oncological procedures.
  • Appreciate the importance of multidisciplinary decision-making, technical expertise, and outcome assessment in robotic cancer surgery.

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Panellists

Our panellists include:

  • Dr. Raj Nagarkar - Founder, Managing Director, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik.
  • Dr. Kushal Agarwal - Consultant in Surgical Oncology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru.

  • Dr. Shishir Shetty (Moderator)HOD & Director of Oncology and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi.

  • Prof. Subhash Khanna (Moderator) - Chief :Department of Minimal Access ,GI and Robotic Surgery, Swagat Super Speciality Surgical institute,Guwahati, India.

  • Dr. Shafaque Shaikh (Moderator) - MBBS, FRCS, PhD. Director of Research. ALSGBI, Robotic and Technology Enhanced Surgery, Robotic Lead for General Surgery, NHS Grampian.

CPD

1 Hour

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Recording

A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.



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