Robotic technologies
- Clinical experience with newer robotic platforms and their specific use-case advantages
10th September 2026, 15:00 to 16:00 BST / 19:30 to 20:30 IST
Overview
This webinar will explore the clinical experience and practical applications of the newer robotic surgical platforms across different surgical specialties. Faculty will discuss the advantages, limitations, and use-case specific benefits of various robotic technologies, including ergonomics, precision, workflow integration, and patient outcomes. The session will highlight platform selection, evolving technological advancements, training considerations, and real-world experiences from high-volume robotic centres. Participants will gain insights into how robotic technologies are shaping modern minimally invasive surgical practice.
Aims
To provide an evidence-based overview of newer robotic surgical platforms, their clinical applications, and specific use-case advantages across different surgical specialties, with emphasis on technology integration, patient outcomes, and future directions in robotic surgery.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the evolution and current role of newer robotic platforms in surgical practice.
- Evaluate the clinical advantages and limitations of different robotic technologies.
- Recognise specialty-specific use cases and workflow considerations in robotic surgery.
- Appreciate ergonomics, precision, and technological innovations associated with newer robotic platforms.
- Identify future trends, training requirements, and challenges in technology-enhanced surgery.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
Dr. Raghunath K - Director of Uro-Oncology Surgery, HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, India.
Dr. Raghunath is a senior Uro-oncologist from Bengaluru, has pioneered several robotic uro-oncological procedures in South India and is recognised for his contributions to innovation, research, and surgical excellence.
Dr. Rakesh Katna - Consultant in Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, India
Dr. Rakesh is a renowned Head & Neck Onco Surgeon with expertise in head and neck cancer, skull base, and thyroid surgeries with special interest in plastic reconstructive surgeries including microvascular procedures.
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.
Dr. Chelliah Selvasekar (Moderator) - Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester. Robotic T &F group RCSEd and Chair, SSB General surgery, RCSEd
CPD
1 Hour
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Recording
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